Question on detailed view output column

[tyee1850]

Hi,

My question is what does the column, "Additional Withdrawal" (viewable in the Detailed Output) represent?

I notice that when I enter an amount for the net sale of my home as "After Tax Income" there is a large negative amount in the same year for "Additional Withdrawal."

Thanks,
D

[jimr]

D,

Thanks for trying the planner and for the comment.

The Additional Withdrawal column shows the net withdrawal that's needed to fund the year's expenses after any Required Minimum Distribution or additional income is factored in.

In the case of a year with a large cash inflow, where "After Tax Income" is bigger than expenses, the "Additional Withdrawal" column is negative to show that there was a net inflow into the portfolio. In other words, instead of a withdrawal from the portfolio, the portfolio was increased (by the negative amount).

As I write this, the explanation sounds a bit confusing. Hopefully it helps. If not, please let me know and I'll try again.

Jim

[tyee1850]

Jim,

Thanks very much for the prompt reply.

Makes total sense.

Dave