Quick Read A 4% withdrawal on $1.5M yields $60,000 annually but drops to $46,800 after federal taxes in traditional ...

Dave Ramsey has publicly argued – in interviews and on his radio program – that retirees can safely withdraw 8% annually from their portfolios, doubling the traditional 4% rule that has guided ...

It’s easy to get sucked into focusing on a “magic number.” ...

Here’s What Your Retirement Spending Rate Should Be in 2026 New research shows that flexible withdrawal strategies can help you spend more in retirement. Christine Benz and Margaret Giles Dec 5, 2025 ...

In this podcast, Motley Fool retirement expert Robert Brokamp discusses the pros, cons, and trade-offs of various retirement-account withdrawal strategies with Christine Benz, director of personal ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. True Tamplin is on a mission to bring financial literacy into schools. Saving enough money is half the battle for a comfortable ...

Let's start with the obvious: How a person withdraws money from their retirement portfolio matters. If thoughtfully executed, portfolio withdrawals need not capsize a retirement portfolio. Processing ...

A 30+ year retirement requires a disciplined withdrawal strategy (like the 4% rule), inflation planning, debt reduction, ...

For years, financial advisors have drilled the so-called "safe withdrawal rate" into the heads of retirement planners. The rule of thumb? Live on 4% of your nest egg per year, and your money should ...

Question: I’m preparing for retirement and trying to figure out where I should go for money to meet my income needs. I understand that it’s important to start by withdrawing from some accounts and ...