How to Tap Your Nest Egg In a Wild Market

With today’s volatile market, your nest egg is vulnerable and the rules have changed.

Traditionally, the income withdrawal rate of a retirement account was at 4 percent. It is now recommended that a person takes out as little as possible or about 2-3 percent. Some even recommend taking out nothing during these tough times, and try to live off other guaranteed income in your portfolio.

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