How TIPS and Index Funds Beat the 4% Rule

Commentary October 20, 2025 at 01:24 PM
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What You Need To Know

  • Stefan Sharkansky has published a new paper and launched a free interactive tool to help improve income planning.
  • A TIPS ladder funds a fixed income stream while supplemental withdrawals are made from equities.
  • The methodology has gotten the attention of the likes of Wade Pfau and David Blanchett.
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