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“Taking income requires delicate balance.”

Take too much, especially early on, and you may leave yourself high and dry in later years. On the other hand, if you’re too stingy, you may unnecessarily restrict your retired lifestyle. So, be sure to balance your needs with what’s available.
If you have modest savings, then a low-profile retirement is best. Or, if you have plenty set aside, then it might be okay to splurge from time to time.


Keep your eye on the balance.
Retirees who spend too much early on may have regrets later. Here is how long a nest egg may last at different withdrawal rates. Keep in mind that this example is for hypothetical purposes only and is not intended to imply the performance of any specific investment.

NEST EGG OF 
WITH MONTHLY WITHDRAWALS OF
LASTS THIS LONG
$300,000
$1500
20 years +
$300,000
$2000
14 years +
$300,000
$2500
11 years +

Assumes a 6% rate of return and a 4% inflation rate. Income taxes are not factored in.



“Aim for 4 percent.”

Some financial professionals suggest a safe amount to withdraw is about 4% of your principal annually. Remember, you want to hang onto your nest egg as long as possible. Each time you draw against your balance, you have less principal available to compound and grow.


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