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The creator of the 4% Retirement Rule argues that 1968 was a worse year to retire than 1929.

EconomicsApr 19, 2026score 0.172 posts · 0 replies across 1 instances
The thread discusses the worst year to retire, challenging the common belief that 1929 was the worst by suggesting 1968 might be worse, based on the creator of the 4% retirement rule. This topic is relevant to retirement planning and financial strategy.

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The creator of the 4% Retirement Rule argues that 1968 was a worse year to retire than 1929.
Parent: Retirement PlanningEntity: 4% Retirement RuleImpact: mixedDate: Apr 19, 2026Target: The 4% Retirement Rule's applicability to different historical periods

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The Worst Year to Retire Wasn’t 1929. The Creator of the 4% Retirement Rule Says It Was 1968. https://www.barrons.com/articles/worst-year-to-retire-f1291615?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Retirement & Social Security @retirement-social-security-Barrons
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The Worst Year to Retire Wasn’t 1929. The Creator of the 4% Retirement Rule Says It Was 1968. https://www.barrons.com/articles/worst-year-to-retire-f1291615?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Managing Your Investments @managing-your-investments-Barrons
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