Safe Withdrawal Rates for Retirement and the Trinity Study

One of the classic studies in the field of financial and retirement planning is the Trinity Study.
Lifecycle Finance: An Alternative For A Lifetime Financial Plan

Some of the most common rules of thumb used to guide retirement planning include the following:
Retirees should be able to sustainably withdraw 4% of their retirement date assets over their retirement.
Ten Reasons Why the 4% Rule is Too Simplistic for Retirement Planning

What is the highest withdrawal amount as a percentage of retirement date assets that with inflation adjustments will be sustainable for the full 30 years? Here are 10 reasons that 4% may not be the appropriate withdrawal rate for every new retiree.
The Shocking International Experience of the 4% Rule

The Shocking International Experience of the 4% Rule. An argument made in support of the 4% rule is that despite what I argued before, post-1926 U.S…
Are market valuations the most important factor for retirement income strategies?

The question remains as to whether historical withdrawal rates provide sufficient insight about what can reasonably be expected to work for more recent retirees.
Spending Amounts vs Spending Value

How much should you plan to spend each year in retirement? That depends in large part on your budget.
Fixed Time Horizons vs. Survival Probabilities for Retirement Planning

The planning horizon for the 4% rule is 30 years, but how long will your retirement really last?
Safe Withdrawal Rates and Life Expectancy, Part 2

Safe Withdrawal Rates and Life Expectancy, Part 2