You've got money: Can you spend it? OPINION: One of the greatest dilemmas for those starting out on retirement is: "How much can I safely spend each year in my retirement?" The two key challenges addressed by Bergen were the impact volatility of investment portfolios and the impact of inflation on portfolio withdrawals for retirees. The rate of investment return. Retirement spending can be lumpy, for example, when it comes to paying for a big overseas trip, a new car, or home renovations.

Source: Stuff March 09, 2017 16:01 UTC