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How to Manage a Variable Withdrawal Rate in Early Retirement
In episode 47 of The Financial Freedom Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore the variable withdrawal rate strategy for early retirees. They break down the guardrail approach popularized by financial planner Jonathan Guyton, who uses percentage-based adjustments tied to portfolio performance. The hosts walk through a concrete example: a retiree with a $1 million portfolio using a starting withdrawal of 4.5 percent, but cutting spending to 3.5 percent after a down year, or increasing to 5.5 percent after a strong market run. They discuss real-world volatility: how the strategy protected portfolios…
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