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Wade D. Pfau

The American College

Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

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1.

Reducing Retirement Risk with a Rising Equity Glide-Path

Number of pages: 19 Posted: 13 Sep 2013
Wade D. Pfau and Michael E. Kitces
The American College and The Kitces Report & Nerd's Eye View
Downloads 7,971 (347)

Abstract:

retirement planning, investing, asset allocation, glide-path

2.

Making Sense Out of Variable Spending Strategies for Retirees

Number of pages: 18 Posted: 17 Mar 2015
Wade D. Pfau
The American College
Downloads 6,910 (455)

Abstract:

retirement planning, retirement income modeling, systematic withdrawals, variable spending in retirement

3.

An Efficient Frontier for Retirement Income

Number of pages: 12 Posted: 25 Sep 2012
Wade D. Pfau
The American College
Downloads 5,301 (710)
Citation 2

Abstract:

retirement planning, retirement income modeling, efficient frontier, annuities, systematic withdrawals

4.

The 4 Percent Rule is Not Safe in a Low-Yield World

Number of pages: 15 Posted: 16 Jan 2013 Last Revised: 17 Jan 2013
Michael S. Finke, Wade D. Pfau and David Blanchett
The American College, The American College and Morningstar Investment Management
Downloads 4,514 (726)

Abstract:

retirement, systematic withdrawals, 4% rule, safe withdrawal rates

5.

Asset Valuations and Safe Portfolio Withdrawal Rates

Number of pages: 17 Posted: 28 Jun 2013 Last Revised: 01 Jul 2013
David Blanchett, Michael S. Finke and Wade D. Pfau
Morningstar Investment Management, The American College and The American College
Downloads 3,419 (1,792)

Abstract:

retirement, asset valuations, withdrawal rates, Monte Carlo

6.

Optimal Portfolios for the Long Run

Number of pages: 26 Posted: 06 Sep 2013 Last Revised: 05 Feb 2014
David Blanchett, Michael S. Finke and Wade D. Pfau
Morningstar Investment Management, The American College and The American College
Downloads 2,752 (2,339)

Abstract:

time diversification, portfolio choice, stock allocation

7.

Lifetime Expected Income Breakeven Comparison between SPIAs and Managed Portfolios

Number of pages: 65 Posted: 30 Aug 2013 Last Revised: 25 Apr 2015
Larry R. Frank Sr., John B. Mitchell and Wade D. Pfau
Academy of Financial Services, Central Michigan University - Department of Finance and Law and The American College
Downloads 1,990 (4,643)

Abstract:

SPIA, Immediate annuity, managed diversified portfolio, cash flow comparisons, breakeven comparison

8.

Retirement Risk, Rising Equity Glidepaths, and Valuation-Based Asset Allocation

Number of pages: 21 Posted: 18 Sep 2014
Michael E. Kitces and Wade D. Pfau
The Kitces Report & Nerd's Eye View and The American College
Downloads 1,773 (4,672)

Abstract:

retirement planning, investing, asset allocation, glide-path

9.

The True Impact of Immediate Annuities on Retirement Sustainability: A Total Wealth Perspective

Number of pages: 18 Posted: 23 Jul 2013
Michael E. Kitces and Wade D. Pfau
The Kitces Report & Nerd's Eye View and The American College
Downloads 1,744 (4,556)

Abstract:

retirement income, annuities, systematic withdrawals, SPIAs

10.

VAR Analysis of the Monetary Transmission Mechanism in Vietnam

Applied Econometrics and International Development. Vol. 9, No. 1, pp. 165-179, January – June 2009,
Number of pages: 14 Posted: 27 Aug 2008 Last Revised: 15 Oct 2009
Le Viet Hung and Wade D. Pfau
State Bank of Vietnam and The American College
Downloads 810 (19,205)
Citation 2

Abstract:

Monetary policy, transmission mechanism, vector autoregression, Vietnam

11.

Safe Savings Rates: A New Approach to Retirement Planning Over the Lifecycle

Journal of Financial Planning, Vol. 24, No. 5, May 2011
Number of pages: 15 Posted: 03 Jul 2011
Wade D. Pfau
The American College
Downloads 439 (20,895)
Citation 1

Abstract:

safe withdrawal rates, retirement planning, lifetime perspective, safe savings rate, wealth accumulation targets, retirement spending goals, SAFEMAX, SAFEMIN

12.

Will 2000-Era Retirees Experience the Worst Retirement Outcomes in U.S. History? A Progress Report after 10 Years

Number of pages: 22 Posted: 30 Nov 2010
Wade D. Pfau
The American College
Downloads 397 (51,422)
Citation 1

Abstract:

retirement planning, safe withdrawal rates, sequence of returns risk, retirement ruin, retiring in 2000, current withdrawal rate

13.

Spending Flexibility and Safe Withdrawal Rates

Number of pages: 20 Posted: 09 Nov 2011
Michael S. Finke, Wade D. Pfau and Duncan Williams
The American College, The American College and Texas Tech University
Downloads 382 (35,715)
Citation 1

Abstract:

retirement planning, retirement income, shortfall risk, safe withdrawal rates

14.

The Lifetime Sequence of Returns: A Retirement Planning Conundrum

Number of pages: 11 Posted: 04 Jan 2015
Wade D. Pfau
The American College
Downloads 372 (31,574)

Abstract:

retirement planning, sequence of returns risk

15.

Long-Term Investors and Valuation-Based Asset Allocation

Number of pages: 20 Posted: 04 Jan 2015
Wade D. Pfau
The American College
Downloads 263 (33,437)

Abstract:

market valuations, cyclically-adjusted price-earnings ratio, PE10, stock returns, market timing, long term, tactical asset allocation, buy and hold

16.

Choosing a Retirement Income Strategy: A New Evaluation Framework

Number of pages: 14 Posted: 04 Jan 2015
Wade D. Pfau
The American College
Downloads 262 (33,367)

Abstract:

retirement planning, retirement income modeling

17.

Revisiting the Fisher and Statman Study on Market Timing

Number of pages: 17 Posted: 03 Jul 2011
Wade D. Pfau
The American College
Downloads 247 (84,064)

Abstract:

market valuations, cyclically-adjusted price-earnings ratio, PE10, stock returns, market timing, long term, tactical asset allocation, buy and hold

18.

Predicting Sustainable Retirement Withdrawal Rates Using Valuation and Yield Measures

Number of pages: 21 Posted: 17 Dec 2010
Wade D. Pfau
The American College
Downloads 240 (71,810)

Abstract:

safe withdrawal rates, retirement planning, market valuation, price-earnings ratio, dividend yield. stock returns, bond returns

19.

An International Perspective on Safe Withdrawal Rates from Retirement Savings: The Demise of the 4 Percent Rule?

Journal of Financial Planning, Forthcoming
Number of pages: 15 Posted: 31 Oct 2010
Wade D. Pfau
The American College
Downloads 225 (49,468)
Citation 4

Abstract:

SAFEMAX, retirement, withdrawal rates, international comparison, sustainable

20.

Emerging Market Pension Funds and International Diversification

Journal of Developing Areas, Forthcoming
Number of pages: 29 Posted: 14 Sep 2008 Last Revised: 28 Oct 2010
Wade D. Pfau
The American College
Downloads 213 (103,348)

Abstract:

emerging markets, pension, asset allocation, international diversification

21.

Predicting the Medal Wins by Country at the 2006 Winter Olympic Games: An Econometrics Approach

Korean Economic Review, Vol. 22, No. 2, pp. 233-247, Winter 2006
Number of pages: 15 Posted: 08 Nov 2008
Wade D. Pfau
The American College
Downloads 186 (102,917)

Abstract:

Olympics, Econometrics, Forecasting

22.

The Portfolio Size Effect and Lifecycle Asset Allocation Funds: A Different Perspective

Journalof Portfolio Management, Forthcoming
Number of pages: 18 Posted: 31 Oct 2010
Wade D. Pfau
The American College
Downloads 180 (84,740)
Citation 1

Abstract:

lifecycle funds, target date funds, retirement planning, asset allocation, portfolio size effect

23.

Choosing a Retirement Income Strategy: Outcome Measures and Best Practices

Number of pages: 12 Posted: 04 Jan 2015
Wade D. Pfau
The American College
Downloads 172 (61,670)

Abstract:

retirement planning, retirement income modeling

24.

Lifecycle Funds and Wealth Accumulation for Retirement: Evidence for a More Conservative Asset Allocation as Retirement Approaches

Financial Services Review, Vol. 19, No. 1, Forthcoming
Number of pages: 19 Posted: 19 Dec 2009 Last Revised: 29 Oct 2010
Wade D. Pfau
The American College
Downloads 164 (118,509)
Citation 1

Abstract:

lifecycle funds, target date funds, retirement planning, asset allocation

25.

Capital Market Expectations, Asset Allocation, and Safe Withdrawal Rates

Number of pages: 20 Posted: 04 Jan 2015
Wade D. Pfau
The American College
Downloads 154 (85,367)
Citation 1

Abstract:

retirement planning, safe withdrawal rates, asset allocation, capital market expectations

26.

An Optimizing Framework for the Glide Paths of Lifecyle Asset Allocation Funds

Applied Economics Letters, Forthcoming
Number of pages: 7 Posted: 19 Oct 2009 Last Revised: 28 Oct 2010
Wade D. Pfau
The American College
Downloads 146 (135,565)

Abstract:

lifecycle, target date, retirement planning, glide paths

27.

Withdrawal Rates, Savings Rates, and Valuation-Based Asset Allocation

Number of pages: 13 Posted: 04 Jan 2015
Wade D. Pfau
The American College
Downloads 133 (86,048)

Abstract:

market valuations, cyclically-adjusted price-earnings ratio, PE10, stock returns, asset allocation

28.

Lifetime Expected Income Breakeven Comparison between SPIAs and Managed Portfolios (A Descriptive Work for Data that is in SSRN Abstract http://ssrn.com/abstract= 2317857)

Number of pages: 18 Posted: 11 Nov 2013 Last Revised: 25 Apr 2015
Larry R. Frank Sr., John B. Mitchell and Wade D. Pfau
Academy of Financial Services, Central Michigan University - Department of Finance and Law and The American College
Downloads 127 (147,905)

Abstract:

SPIA, Immediate annuity, managed diversified portfolio, cash flow comparisons, breakeven comparison

29.

The Yin and Yang of Retirement Income Philosophies

Number of pages: 32 Posted: 17 Jan 2015
Wade D. Pfau and Jeremy Cooper
The American College and Challenger Limited
Downloads 116 (61,670)

Abstract:

Retirement income, safe withdrawal rate, probability-based, safety-first, volatility, annuity, risk, growth assets, equities, longevity risk

30.

Getting on Track for a Sustainable Retirement: A Reality Check on Savings and Work

Number of pages: 16 Posted: 04 Jan 2015
Wade D. Pfau
The American College
Downloads 103 (106,962)

Abstract:

retirement planning, lifetime perspective, safe savings rate, safe retirement age, wealth accumulation targets, retirement spending goals, safe withdrawal rates

31.

The Role of International Diversification in Public Pension Systems: The Case of Pakistan

Economic Issues. Vol. 14, Part 2, pp. 81-105, September 2009
Number of pages: 27 Posted: 27 Aug 2008 Last Revised: 28 Oct 2010
Wade D. Pfau
The American College
Downloads 99 (192,920)

Abstract:

pension, asset allocation, financial markets, Asia, Pakistan

32.

The Effects of Social Security on Private Savings: A Reappraisal of the Time Series Evidence

Sophia International Review, Vol. 27, No. 1, p. 57-70, March 2005
Number of pages: 15 Posted: 21 Feb 2009 Last Revised: 28 Oct 2010
Wade D. Pfau
The American College
Downloads 92 (217,093)

Abstract:

Social Security, Private Savings, Crowding Out

33.

The Impact of the National Pension Fund on the Suitability of Elderly Pensions in Thailand

Asian Economic Journal. Vol. 23, No. 1 (March 2009), p. 41-63.
Number of pages: 23 Posted: 27 Aug 2008 Last Revised: 28 Oct 2010
Wade D. Pfau and Vararat Atisophon
The American College and National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS)
Downloads 84 (223,163)

Abstract:

defined-contribution pension, pension suitability, stochastic forecast, Thailand

34.

Demographic Changes and the Long-Term Pension Finances in Vietnam: A Stochastic Actuarial Assessment

Journal of Population Ageing, Vol. 1, No. 2-4, pp. 125-151, July 2009
Number of pages: 25 Posted: 07 Nov 2008 Last Revised: 28 Oct 2010
Giang T. Long and Wade D. Pfau
National Economics University of Vietnam - Faculty of Economics and The American College
Downloads 65 (268,130)

Abstract:

aging, stochastic projections, pension finances, Vietnam

35.

The Funded Pension Scheme in Uzbekistan: An Analysis

Sophia International Review, Vol. 31, No. 1, pp. 75-92, March 2009
Number of pages: 18 Posted: 22 Jun 2009
Alisher Khasanbaev and Wade D. Pfau
affiliation not provided to SSRN and The American College
Downloads 62 (250,232)
Citation 1

Abstract:

pension, Uzbekistan, defined-contribution

36.

Comparing the Impacts of Social Security Benefit Reductions on the Income Distribution of the Elderly

National Tax Journal, Vol. 59, No. 2, pp. 195-210, June 2006
Number of pages: 16 Posted: 27 Aug 2008 Last Revised: 28 Oct 2010
Wade D. Pfau
The American College
Downloads 47 (318,905)
Citation 1

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Assessing the Applicability of Hypothetical Workers for Defined-Contribution Pensions

Journal of Income Distribution, Vol 18, No. 2, pp. 92-117, June 2009
Number of pages: 27 Posted: 27 Aug 2008 Last Revised: 15 Jan 2013
Wade D. Pfau
The American College
Downloads 45 (327,668)

Abstract:

Social Security, Hypothetical Workers, Defined-Contribution Pensions

38.

Reforming Social Security: Issues and Challenges for Personal Retirement Accounts

East and West Studies, Vol. 19, No. 1, pp. 215-242, 2007
Posted: 09 Dec 2009
Wade D. Pfau
The American College
Downloads 31 (377,047)

Abstract:

Social Security Reform, Personal Retirement Accounts, Public Finance

39.

Retirement Income Showdown: Risk Pooling vs. Risk Premium

Number of pages: 17 Posted: 29 Oct 2016
Wade D. Pfau
The American College
Downloads 0 (218,636)

Abstract:

retirement planning, income annuity, risk premium, investments

40.

Required Retirement Savings Rates Today

Number of pages: 22 Posted: 18 Oct 2016
David Blanchett, Michael S. Finke and Wade D. Pfau
Morningstar Investment Management, The American College and The American College
Downloads 0 (25,964)

Abstract:

Retirement Savings, Life Cycle Saving, Low Returns, Financial Planning, Household Finance

41.

Incorporating Home Equity into a Retirement Income Strategy

Number of pages: 17 Posted: 04 Nov 2015
Wade D. Pfau
The American College
Downloads 0 (2,530)

Abstract:

retirement, reverse mortgage, retirement income

42.

Reforming Pension Funds in Sri Lanka: International Diversification and the Employees' Provident Fund

Australian Economic Papers, Vol. 51, Issue 1, pp. 23-37, 2012
Number of pages: 15 Posted: 14 Mar 2012
Ajantha Sisira Kumara and Wade D. Pfau
affiliation not provided to SSRN and The American College
Downloads 0 (553,449)

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