What is the 4 percent rule?
Quick Answer
The 4 percent rule says retirees can safely withdraw 4% of their initial portfolio in year one, then adjust for inflation each subsequent year, with a high probability of not running out over a 30-year retirement.

Warren Team
Updated October 4, 2025
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Warren Team
Updated October 4, 2025
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