Can I Violate the 4% Rule?
In many of my past posts I have mentioned “the 4% rule.” The 4% rule is a reference to the recommended Safe Withdrawal Rate (SWR) for withdrawing retirement income from one’s financial portfolio. If you are not familiar with the 4% rule, you should read my previous post where I explain the concept. In this […]
Post #13 – The Importance of Equity Allocation, Part III
In Post #12, I discussed the importance of managing your investing emotions through maintaining your portfolios volatility. This is done by deciding on the appropriate percentage equity allocation. Deciding on the proper asset allocation is a very important decision for every investor. It is also a personal decision as each person’s risk tolerance is different. […]
Post #12 – The Importance of Equity Allocation, Part II
In my last Post, “Post #11 – The Importance of Asset Allocation, Part I,” I make the point that the percentage equity allocation of your portfolio is the major determinant of its long term returns. I’m sure many of you are probably thinking “Great, next he’ll be telling us the world is round!” But my […]
