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The Three Percent Rule Is a Trap for Early Retirees
Lucas and Luna dismantle the beloved 4% rule and its shinier cousin, the 3% rule. They explain why a fixed withdrawal rate can be dangerous for early retirees, using the example of a 40-year-old with a $1.2 million portfolio who retired in 1999. Through sequence of returns and valuation-aware spending, they show how dynamic withdrawal strategies like Guyton-Klinger or the guardrails approach can boost success rates from 65% to over 90%. Specific numbers, historical data, and a practical takeaway: early retirees should plan to spend less when markets are expensive and more when they dip. A…
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