The 2.7% Rule for Retirement Spending
Overview
Ben Felix examines whether the well-known 4% retirement withdrawal rule holds up, drawing on academic papers. He argues that a safe rate may be closer to 2.7%, especially for early retirees.
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Video by Ben Felix, played through YouTube.
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