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Kiplinger
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Maurie Backman

Living Solely on Investment Income in Retirement: Can it Be Done?

An older couple relaxes on the beach with their dog. They are drinking coffee and seem to be sitting in front of their beach house.

Living on investment income is living the dream. Although many retirees are woefully short on savings, some manage to launch their golden years with plenty of money. But having a giant nest egg doesn’t guarantee that it will last. And that’s a significant concern for retirement planning.

A 2024 Allianz Life survey found that 63% of Americans are more worried about depleting their savings than dying. And while implementing a strategic withdrawal strategy can mitigate that risk to some degree, there are no guarantees.

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