Researchers tested a blizzard of potential «
drawdown strategies» — that is, hypothetical rates of spending in
retirement, mapped against investment returns on people's savings — to analyze which had the best chance to keep up
with inflation and sustain a portfolio through a long
retirement.
For those
with some savings — but perhaps not enough to feel comfortable throughout
retirement — the line of credit option provides instant access to cash to optimize
drawdown strategies when unexpected expenses arise and during market downturns.