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Retirees Choose Saving, Not Spending, in Retirement

By Amanda Umpierrez July 08, 2025 401(k) Specialist

New research published in CFP Board’s Financial Planning Review reveals that retirees spend 80% of their lifetime income but only about half of their other savings. The study also finds withdrawal rates far below the 4% rule, highlighting how behavioral factors and income framing influence underconsumption in retirement.

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401(k) Specialist
Amanda Umpierrez
July 8, 2025