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Retirees who follow the 4% rule may face a rude shock

THE STREET·May 21 ago·3 min read
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Many older Americans saved a million dollars for retirement, followed the most popular withdrawal formula in personal finance, and now the math says you can spend just $40,000 of your own money in year one. That is the reality of the 4% rule, and for millions of Americans heading into their …

Many older Americans saved a million dollars for retirement, followed the most popular withdrawal formula in personal finance, and now the math says you can spend just $40,000 of your own money in year one. That is the reality of the 4% rule, and for millions of Americans heading into their …

Many older Americans saved a million dollars for retirement, followed the most popular withdrawal formula in personal finance, and now the math says you can spend just $40,000 of your own money in year one. That is the reality of the 4% rule, and for millions of Americans heading into their …

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