A short-term funding vehicle such as a home equity line of credit or investment credit line may fit nicely to resolve short-term cash needs without disrupting their investment strategy. Advisors should caution their clients not to focus too narrowly on the property settlement. Taking a balanced approach to long-term planning for the lifestyle she wants five or more years after divorce can assist female clients tremendously.
BNY Mellon has always operated as a fiduciary. But there’s definitely a recent trend throughout the broader industry toward the fiduciary standard.
The 4% rule was developed using historical data available over 20 years ago and is less relevant to data available now or looking forward.