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Why the 4% rule doesn’t work

The 4% rule is the most misunderstood piece of received financial wisdom floating around on the internet. Without proper handling it can blow up your retirement. We make it safe.

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Here at Greybeard Towers, the economy has taken a turn for the worse. Like many other freelance writers and editors I know, I’ve seen a softening in the marketplace in which I sell my skills. These things happen. Ten years ago – exactly ten years ago, as banks imploded, and stock markets plunged – the same [...]

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Smart Beta ETFs focusing on dividends imply you can have the best of both worlds – income stock selection at index investing prices…

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The Greybeard is not deaf to the cries of the masses. You wanted an article on income producing ETFs for retirement? Let’s go!

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Why the first-generation of passive income products in the UK failed to cut muster for one would-be retiree, plus a tease for round two…

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Our resident retirement expert updates his hand-picked selection of investment trusts that could suit retirees.

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Ostensibly about retirement strategies, but really a discussion about investing philosophy. Plus the rest of the week’s good reads…

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Is freedom just another word for nothing left to lose? Net yet – most people haven’t gone crazy under the 2015 Pension Freedoms…

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If you wouldn’t know an Uncrystallised Fund Pension Lump Sum from The Crystal Maze, then this article give you some directions.

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The Greybeard reports back with the results of his deep dive into the best investment trusts for retirement income.

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The case for income drawdown instead of an annuity for retirement income is sweeter than ever thanks to recent rule tweaks.

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