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The 4% Rule Explained: Trinity Study Mechanics & Safe Withdrawal Rates

The 4% Rule Explained: Trinity Study Mechanics & Safe Withdrawal Rates

The 4% rule states that an initial 4% withdrawal adjusted annually for inflation had a 95%+ historical probability of surviving 30 years.

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