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1 week ago4 % No Longer Enough? Many Retirees Are Pulling 8 %, But Is It Safe?
Retirement planning is constantly changing. The advice that works in one decade may shift in the next, often driven by market conditions, interest rates, and expected long-term returns. One of the most debated topics in this space is the "safe" withdrawal rate - the percentage retirees can pull from their portfolios each year without running out of money. For decades, this figure has generally hovered around 4%, based on historical market performance and bond yields.
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