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Motley Fool Hidden Gems Investing — The Father of the 4% Rule Says Retirees Can Take Out Much More
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The Father of the 4% Rule Says Retirees Can Take Out Much More

Motley Fool Hidden Gems Investing

William Bengen established 4% as the safe withdrawal rate more than 30 years ago. But in subsequent research, he has concluded that 4% is likely much too low. That research is thoroughly explained in his latest book, “A Richer Retirement: Supercharging the 4% Rule to Spend More and Enjoy More.” In this re-airing of an…

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