

You Could Spend WAY More Than the 4% Rule Suggests (Says the Man Who Created It)
Financial planning’s most famous guideline just got an upgrade. In this exclusive interview, James speaks with Bill Bengen—the MIT-trained engineer turned financial advisor who created the 4% rule—about his updated research and what it means for retirees today. Bengen reveals that diversification alone can raise the…
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