Investment researchers have been playing around with the 4% rule, looking for ways that retirees can safely spend more on ...
But keep in mind that you can't keep all that money in there forever. The IRS requires you to begin withdrawing money from ...
Retirees are being told to rethink one of the most popular rules in personal finance: the idea that you can safely pull 4% of ...
The 4% rule assumes a 30-year retirement horizon with a balanced stock-bond portfolio. Ramsey’s 8% rule requires a stock-heavy portfolio to generate sufficient returns. Both strategies demand ...
Morningstar‘s new safe retirement withdrawal rate is 3.7% Estimate is based on forward-looking market return assumptions High stock valuations and lower bond yields influenced the reduction Goal is to ...
Planning for a sustainable income from retirement investments can be complex. I've identified 10 primary variables, or "linchpins," which must be considered to develop a complete withdrawal plan. Of ...
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Retirees: The 4% Rule May Be Dead

No matter where you go online, there is a better-than-good chance that you will see the 4% rule come up around the idea of ...
Popular retirement withdrawal strategies like the 4% rule assume a steady rate of spending for retirees. But new research ...
When times are tough and household budgets are under severe strain, taking cash out of your 401(k) plan can provide some relief. However, it’s best to be cautious, as there are specific rules related ...
Let's start with the obvious: How a person withdraws money from their retirement portfolio matters. If thoughtfully executed, portfolio withdrawals need not capsize a retirement portfolio. Processing ...