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The 5 Percent Rule That Beats Sequence Risk
Lucas and Luna dive into a retirement withdrawal strategy that goes beyond the classic 4 percent rule: the 5 percent 'guardrail' approach. They walk through how retirees can safely withdraw more in good years and less in bad years by setting upper and lower bands, using a real-world example of a $1 million portfolio in a volatile market. The episode explores the mechanics of dynamic withdrawal rates, the role of the guardrails in preventing portfolio depletion, and why this method can boost long-term income without increasing risk. Lucas explains the math behind the rule and shares…
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