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Retirement income puzzle: How much can you withdraw from your kitty?

DBS’ new digiPortfolio fills a gap for a “decumulation” product in the market. But there is room to reduce costs further

Genevieve Cua
Published Mon, Apr 1, 2024 · 06:00 AM — Updated Tue, Apr 2, 2024 · 08:21 AM
    • In retirement, staying invested and figuring out how much you can withdraw can be challenging.
    • In retirement, staying invested and figuring out how much you can withdraw can be challenging. PHOTO: PIXABAY

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    WHEN you retire, how much can you safely withdraw from your kitty to ensure your savings last as long as possible?

    A financial adviser can easily model the future value of your portfolio and map your withdrawals in just a couple of clicks, plus advise you to adjust your asset allocation as you approach retirement.

    But for do-it-yourself investors, continuing to invest, rebalance periodically, and later, withdraw for expenses in retirement can be tricky.

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