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Best of BiggerPockets Money: Ben Felix on the 4% Rule

Oct 8, 2026 · 27m

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How much can you safely withdraw in early retirement, and is the 4% rule still a good guideline? Ben Felix breaks down portfolio risk, asset allocation, bonds vs. stocks, flexible spending, and the psychological side of investing in retirement.To go beyond the podcast:Listen to the Full Episode Here: https://biggerpocketsmoney.com/podcast/ben-felix-100-equities-in-fire/Interested in working with a Flat Fee Financial Planner? Go to https://biggerpocketsmoney.com/fipro/Get 50% Off Your First Year of Monarch by using code ‘Pockets’: https://www.monarch.com/pocketsWe believe financial independence is attainable for anyone no matter when or where you’re starting. Let’s get your financial house…