We Changed The 4% Rule!?

We Changed The 4% Rule!?

July 8, 2026 · 1h 9m

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Brian and Bo discuss the need to update the traditional 4% rule for retirement withdrawals based on new research.

Retirement planning isn't as simple as following the classic 4% rule anymore. In this video, Brian and Bo explain why the traditional retirement withdrawal strategy deserves an update, how William Bengen's latest research changes the conversation, and why your retirement age should determine your safe withdrawal rate. Whether you're planning for early retirement, traditional retirement, or retiring later in life, you'll learn how withdrawal rates, portfolio longevity, inflation, and retirement income all work together to build a sustainable financial plan. Plus, see our updated retirement withdrawal framework and discover tools that can help you estimate your retirement goals more confidently. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reach your goals faster with our products⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Take the relationship to the next level: become a client⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with us on social media for more content⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bring confidence to your wealth building with simplified strategies from The Money Guy. Learn how to apply financial tactics that go beyond common sense and…

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