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How to Develop a Sustainable Withdrawal Plan

Calculating a safe withdrawal rate and crafting a cash flow and account sequencing system are key elements to nail down before retirement.

Sep 18, 2018

Note: This video is part of Morningstar's 7 Days to Retirement Readiness week special report.

Christine Benz: Hi, I'm Christine Benz for Morningstar.com. Setting up a withdrawal system is one of the key jobs to accomplish as you get ready to retire.

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