Safe Withdrawal Rate (SWR)
What is a Safe Withdrawal Rate?
The Safe Withdrawal Rate is the estimated percentage of your portfolio that you can withdraw each year without running out of money before you die. The most famous rule of thumb is the 4% Rule, established by the Trinity Study.
Why is it important?
It forms the mathematical foundation of early retirement planning, dictating how large your portfolio needs to be.
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