Fuel for the F.I.R.E.: Updating the 4% rule for early retirees

for retirement savers, particularly F.I.R.E. investors. Example of the 4% rule Say an investor has retired with a $1 million . portfolio. In her first year of retirement, under . the 4% rule, she should withdraw 4% of that portfolio, or $40,000 ($1 million x 0.04). For each subsequent year, she should adjust the withdrawal amount for inflation. ................
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