The new safe withdrawal rate in retirement is 3.9% a year, experts say. Here’s how you can get a lot more.

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Claim The new safe withdrawal rate in retirement is 3.9% a year, experts say. Here’s how you can get a lot more.
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Generated 2026-03-26 12:00

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You can forget the 4% rule — this strategy can set you up for life.

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Original article published by MarketWatch on March 26, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.

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