Of Burn Rates and Funding Ratios By Kerry Pechter Mon, Dec 17, 2012 SHARE ON: TwitterFacebookLinkedIn Setting a “safe” withdrawal rate is a great way to start taking retirement income, but advisors should monitor their clients’ “funding ratios” and “burn rates” to gauge the sustainability of their portfolios. Already a subscriber? Log in here This article is FREE for you... Create a free account to access this article and get more Retirement Income Journal information sent to you by newsletter. Email Password Or, subscribe now for unlimited access and a free book sent to you! By submitting your email address you agree for Retirement Income Journal to send you communication by email