“Let's say we earn 10%. Let's say inflation is 3%. If I only spend 7% of the return, I'll leave 3% to be reinvested... I've assumed a real return of 4.15% (3.5% income and 4% capital growth)”

Stuart Weems · Investopoly · Ep 429: How much do you need to retire & are you on track? Work it out here.

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assume a 10% nominal return, 3% inflation, and spend 7% of returns (real 4% growth) when modelling retirement portfolios

10% nominal return, 3% inflation, 7% spend rate, 4.15% real return

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