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Aug 2017
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The 4% Rule | Friday Roundup

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Most early retirees obsess over how much they need to retire—but the real danger isn't your portfolio size, it's when the market tanks. Brad Barrett and Jonathan Mendonsa break down sequence of return risk, the often-overlooked factor that can make or break your retirement in the first five years. Building on their conversation with Big Earn, they explore wh ... Show More
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