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Retiring in 2011: $1M grew to $5M on a 3.5% withdrawal

Retiring in 2011 with $1M and a 3.5% inflation-adjusted withdrawal, the portfolio was worth $5M after 15 years, as of the latest data. Its worst year was 2022, when the S&P 500 lost 11.9% including dividends.

Portfolio Value: Started in 2011

100% S&P 500
75/25 stocks/bonds (Trinity study mix)
Major market event
Starting: $1,000,000 · Withdrawal: 3.5%