Dear Patriot,

Yesterday, I showed you why “average returns” can be dangerously misleading. Today, it’s time to look at the numbers that _really_ matter: **how much income your retirement savings can actually produce.**

Here’s what most people get wrong:

* They aim for a big number—$1 million, $2 million—but don’t ask what that number can _safely_ generate each year.

* They withdraw too much, too fast—or too little, and live scared.

* They ignore taxes, inflation, and healthcare—then act shocked when it vanishes.

The elites? They reverse-engineer it. They start with income goals, then build around tax brackets, risk buffers, and inflation defenses.

Tomorrow, I’ll break down the 4% rule—and whether it still works in today’s economic reality.

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**Poll Of The Day**

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**Fun Fact Of The Day**

A $1 million nest egg following the 4% rule is designed to pay just **$40,000/year**—before taxes, inflation, or healthcare are even factored in.

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