The Lifestyle a $3 Million Retirement Portfolio Can (and Can’t) Support

vadimgouida from Getty Images Pro and ansonsaw from Getty Images Signature Quick Read A $3 million portfolio using the 4% withdrawal rule generates $120,000 annually before taxes. Combined with Social Security, that could mean a retirement income closer to $150,000 a year. That’s enough for a comfortable lifestyle, but you still have to manage your money carefully. If you’re thinking about retiring or know someone who is, there are three quick questions causing many Americans to realize they can r ...