Determining how much money you can safely withdraw from retirement savings each year without running out is a critical aspect of retirement planning. For decades, the 4% rule has served as a guideline for retirees, suggesting that withdrawing 4% of the retirement portfolio in the first year and adjusting for inflation in subsequent years would likely ensure that the savings last at least 30 years. This rule emerged from historical data on stock and bond returns, and it’s been a cornerstone of re