How do you envision retirement? Will it be a time of freedom, relaxation, and pursuing passions? Whatever your goals may be, ensuring a comfortable and secure lifestyle during your golden years ...

The “right” safe starting withdrawal rate is a moving target, depending on equity valuations, bond yields, prospects for inflation, and a retiree’s own life expectancy and asset allocation, among ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steve Vernon, FSA, helps retirees make their money last for life. How much should you withdraw from your retirement savings in ...

“But what about my RMDs?” That’s the question I’ve heard the most frequently in the context of our research on safe withdrawal rates. For retirees seeking to take a fixed real withdrawal from their ...

Recent research shows that married retirees withdraw about 2.1% of their savings annually, while spending 80% of their guaranteed income, like Social Security. Morningstar's latest analysis suggests ...

This article draws heavily on Bill Bengen’s new groundbreaking safe withdrawal rate research and references his latest updates. Bill was kind enough to review the article and his insights are included ...

A popular rule in retirement planning isn't reliable, a new paper indicates — and even the rule's originator says it's oversimplified. Processing Content The 4% rule says that if a retiree withdraws 4 ...

Listen and subscribe to Decoding Retirement on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts. In 1994, Bill Bengen published groundbreaking research that reshaped the way ...

Morningstar research suggests that clients retiring in 2026 could start with a withdrawal rate of 3.9% and, adjusting for inflation, continue through a 30-year retirement without running out of money.

Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, economics, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) and has ...