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The Retirement Withdrawal Calculator estimates sustainable annual withdrawals from a retirement portfolio using the 4% rule or similar safe withdrawal rates. This helps retirees determine how much they can safely withdraw each year without depleting their savings.
The calculator uses the retirement withdrawal formula:
Where:
Explanation: The 4% rule suggests that withdrawing 4% of your portfolio annually, adjusted for inflation, provides a high probability of not outliving your money over a 30-year retirement period.
Details: Determining a sustainable withdrawal rate is crucial for retirement planning to ensure financial security throughout retirement years and prevent premature portfolio depletion.
Tips: Enter your total portfolio value in your local currency and the safe withdrawal rate as a decimal (0.04 for 4%). All values must be valid (portfolio > 0, safe rate between 0-1).
Q1: What is the 4% rule?
A: The 4% rule is a retirement planning guideline suggesting you can withdraw 4% of your portfolio in the first year of retirement, then adjust for inflation each subsequent year.
Q2: Is the 4% rule guaranteed to work?
A: No, it's based on historical market data and assumes a 30-year retirement. Individual circumstances may require adjustment.
Q3: What factors affect safe withdrawal rates?
A: Market performance, inflation, retirement duration, investment allocation, and personal spending needs all impact safe withdrawal rates.
Q4: Should I use a different rate than 4%?
A: Yes, depending on your age, health, risk tolerance, and market conditions, you may need to adjust the withdrawal rate up or down.
Q5: How often should I recalculate my withdrawal?
A: Annually, to account for portfolio changes, inflation, and changing personal circumstances.