William Bengen
William Bengen is a financial planner and the author of the influential 1994 paper that introduced the '4-per-cent rule' for retirement withdrawal rates. His research has significantly shaped retirement planning strategies, suggesting that a balanced portfolio can sustain a 30-year retirement with an initial withdrawal rate of 4%, adjusted for inflation, which has been examined in the context of market fluctuations since his original findings.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 15,888 | $1,700,000 | 711$ |
| Totals | 1 | 38,005,238 | 15,888 | $1,700,000 | 711$ |
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William Bengen authored a 1994 paper that introduced the '4-per-cent rule' for retirement withdrawal rates.
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