The 4% withdrawal rule is a common practice among retirees. The idea is that you withdraw 4% of your portfolio each year and live on the withdrawal. However, the 4% rule also assumes that prices stay ...

On the surface, money-market accounts seem like the best of both worlds - higher rates than savings and the freedom to grab your cash when life happens. But here's where things get interesting.

Savers with accounts like 401(k)s and I.R.A.s are required to make withdrawals starting at a certain age. Here’s how to handle that during an unpredictable stock market. By Martha C. White Shelby ...

How much of your hard-earned portfolio can you sell each year to finance your retirement — without ever running out of cash? 4%? 5%? Something else? Like they say about cars, your mileage may vary.

Generally, you should only make 401(k) withdrawals as you enter retirement, but there are certain situations in which you may do so earlier in life. Generally, withdrawing money from a 401(k) can take ...

The 4% Rule is arguably the most famous strategy for making sure your retirement income lasts long. Developed in the 1990s, it offers an evidence-based answer to most retirees’ question: “How much can ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Host of the Retire Sooner podcast and CFP™ practitioner. A recent Barron’s article made the case for retirees being able to ...

A portfolio of dividend-paying stocks could supplement your withdrawal strategy How much of your hard-earned portfolio can you sell each year to finance your retirement - without ever running out of ...