05-30-2015, 09:40 AM
Ken, that is probably the wiser choice to use as an inflation rate benchmark.
I use a flat 4% long-term rate as my everyday benchmark. If I can keep the whole portfolio's income growth rate above that, I am happy.
I use a flat 4% long-term rate as my everyday benchmark. If I can keep the whole portfolio's income growth rate above that, I am happy.
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“While the dividend itself is merely a rearrangement of equity, over time it's more like owning an apple tree. The tree grows the apples back again and again and again, and the theoretical value of the tree doesn't change just because of when the apples are about to fall.” - earthtodan
“While the dividend itself is merely a rearrangement of equity, over time it's more like owning an apple tree. The tree grows the apples back again and again and again, and the theoretical value of the tree doesn't change just because of when the apples are about to fall.” - earthtodan