Retiring in 2014: $2M grew to $6.5M on a 4% withdrawal
Retiring in 2014 with $2M and a 4% inflation-adjusted withdrawal, the portfolio was worth $6.5M after 12 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 2014
100% S&P 500
100% bonds (Trinity study mix)
Major market event
Starting: $2,000,000
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Withdrawal: 4.0%