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Retirees: Here's How to Tweak the 4% Rule to Protect Your Nest Egg

2025/4/25
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Amy Arnott, Morningstar Inc. portfolio strategist, discusses why her team’s starting safe withdrawal rate is more conservative than the popular 4% rule. Plus, a new metric to help determine financial priorities during retirement.How ‘The State of Retirement Income’ Report Helps Investors Know Their Safe Withdrawal Rate

Conservative Estimate for Starting Safe Withdrawal Rate

Why Has the Starting Safe Withdrawal Rate Gone Down? 

Flexible or Dynamic Strategies to Increase the Starting Safe Withdrawal Rate 

What Is the Spending-Ending Ratio? 

Retirement Spending Strategies That Leave Legacy Funds 

Strategies to Help Retirees Spend All Their Retirement Savings 

Should You Delay Social Security? 

What Type of Retiree Should Considering an Annuity?

Pros and Cons of Deferred Annuities 

What’s Next for ’The State of Retirement Income’ Report?

 

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