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The 4% Rule and Financial Independence
The 4% rule, based on the Trinity study, helps determine how much money is needed to retire. You need 25 times your yearly expenses in your investment portfolio, excluding your house, to achieve financial independence. Many people store their wealth in their homes, making it inaccessible. With 25 times your yearly expenses, you can draw down 4% annually to fund your lifestyle.