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The Father of the 4% Rule Says Retirees Can Take Out Much More artwork
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The Father of the 4% Rule Says Retirees Can Take Out Much More

Motley Fool Money by The Motley Fool

Jul 25, 202622:02Business

William Bengen established 4% as the safe withdrawal rate more than 30 years ago. But in subsequent research, he has concluded that 4% is likely much too low. That research is thoroughly explained in his latest book, “A...

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The Father of the 4% Rule Says Retirees Can Take Out Much More is an episode from Motley Fool Money by The Motley Fool. William Bengen established 4% as the safe withdrawal rate more than 30 years ago. But in subsequent research, he has con...

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Published Jul 25, 2026, 22:02 long, audio available.