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What’s the best withdrawal order for my retirement income?

There isn’t a one-size-fits-all path. We compare drawdown sequences across taxable, tax-deferred, and Roth accounts, so you can see which order is projected to preserve after-tax wealth longer, given your balances, income, and goals. Start with a baseline and iterate - small changes can move the tax picture a lot.

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1: As of November 14, 2025