A retirement income strategy where you receive a specific amount of money from your account on a regular, pre-set schedule (monthly, quarterly, annually). Unlike annuities, systematic withdrawals do not guarantee lifetime income—the account could be depleted if withdrawals exceed growth. This approach provides flexibility to adjust amounts as needed.
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Systematic Withdrawal
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