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Is $2.5M Enough to Spend $100K a Year in Retirement, Or Will Taxes Leave Me Short?

calendar_today August 18, 2026 person SmartAsset Team domain smartasset

A $2.5 million portfolio could support $100,000 in annual retirement spending, but taxes might require you to withdraw more than that amount. Account type determines the portion of each distribution you keep. Knowing that amount can help you estimate whether your spending goal is sustainable and what adjustments you may need to make.

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