The withdrawal rate is only a planning input
Dividing annual expenses by a withdrawal rate gives a rough target. Real retirement planning also depends on inflation, taxes, health costs, longevity, and market risk.
How should you use the result?
Try at least three scenarios: conservative, base, and optimistic. Interest rates, returns, income, and expenses can all change over time.
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