# The 4% Rule vs. the 8% Rule: What's the Right Withdrawal Rate for You?

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Podcast: [Mondays With Matt Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mondays-with-matt-podcast-13182)
Published: 2026-07-01T20:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1095

## Resource

Dave Ramsey has built one of the most recognized brands in personal finance. Millions of people have followed his advice out of debt and into savings. But when it comes to how much you should pull from your retirement accounts each year, Ramsey takes a position that some financial professionals find hard to get behind. Today we're breaking it down: what he says, what the research says, and what your advisor actually thinks. Yahoo Finance Article Contact: Great Lakes Retirement Website: http://www.greatlakesretirementsolutions.com/ Call: 989-401-2949

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