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Dave vs. Suze: Ramsey has advocated for an eight percent withdrawal rate and aggressive investment in equities, dismissing the traditionally recommended four percent retirement spending rate as "stupid." On the other hand, Orman suggests a more conservative approach with a maximum four percent spending rate and an equity allocation formula based on age. The reality is, your personal retirement strategy will be more complicated than what Ramsey or Orman can advise, as they provide simplified, quick answers that only capture only part of your overall financial picture.

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