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Best way to really understand this is through Monte Carlo simulations. Take

a look at this. It's a question of how your money is invested and how sure you want to be that you do not outlive your money.

(In response to this post by HokieDelNorte)

Link: https://retirementplans.vanguard.com/VGApp/pe/pubeducation/calculators/RetirementNestEggCalc.jsf

Posted: 04/21/2016 at 2:53PM

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