For Untemplaters out there who want to make their money last for generations, there is a new safe withdrawal rate to follow in retirement. It's called the Financial Samurai Safe Withdrawal Rate. The safe withdrawal rate formula is the 10-year bond yield X 80%. On Thursday, August 27, 2020, the Federal … Continue Reading
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