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In this episode, we'll discuss the so-called "rules of thumb" for withdrawal rates in retirement. These "rules of thumb" can range from 4% withdrawal rates to, most recently, 8%. We'll discuss why such rules-of-thumb are probably not appropriate for most investors. We'll discuss two concepts: sequence of return risk, and the difference between geometric and arithmetic returns in an effort to explain why these rules-of-thumb should be used with caution.
By Philip Mock, CFA®, CFP®In this episode, we'll discuss the so-called "rules of thumb" for withdrawal rates in retirement. These "rules of thumb" can range from 4% withdrawal rates to, most recently, 8%. We'll discuss why such rules-of-thumb are probably not appropriate for most investors. We'll discuss two concepts: sequence of return risk, and the difference between geometric and arithmetic returns in an effort to explain why these rules-of-thumb should be used with caution.