Is the “4% Rule” Too Risky?
If you use the 4% rule to plan your retirement, are you exposing yourself to too much risk? Or not enough?
Jesse Cramer created The Best Interest to explain personal finance and investing in simple terms. His writing has been featured by CNBC, MSN, The Motley Fool, and other national publications. He resides in Rochester, NY with his wife and their dog, where he works in wealth management. Follow Jesse on Twitter: @BestInterest_JC
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