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Assuming your $1.3 million is fully invested in stocks, a 4% initial withdrawal would let you take $54,000 in the first year.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

In his nuanced interpretation, Biff’s initial embarrassment at his father’s wandering mind turns to a tender and then fiery compassion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Warner sought to justify the arrangement, saying in the proxy that Warner’s initial deal to sell the company to Netflix — which was Zaslav’s favored outcome — would have resulted in less tax liability.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Its initial run at Coalisland's Craic Theatre finished at the end of March, but those behind it are hopeful for a further rollout across Northern Ireland in the near future.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Despite his initial confidence, Commander Kane had not packed all that well for the first winter—let alone for a second.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock