Retirement Calculator

Plan your retirement by estimating how much you need to save and how long your money will last.

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Retirement Fund

$2,376,362

Monthly Income

$7,921

at 4% withdrawal rate

Fund Lasts

~100 years

Until age ~165

Years to Retire

35 years

BalanceContributions
31
$66,007
$62,000
34
$121,312
$98,000
37
$189,499
$134,000
40
$273,568
$170,000
43
$377,219
$206,000
46
$505,013
$242,000
49
$662,574
$278,000
52
$856,834
$314,000
55
$1,096,343
$350,000
58
$1,391,639
$386,000
61
$1,755,717
$422,000
64
$2,204,599
$458,000
65
$2,376,362
$470,000
AgeTotal ContributedGrowthBalance
31$62,000$4,007$66,007
32$74,000$9,171$83,171
33$86,000$15,576$101,576
34$98,000$23,312$121,312
35$110,000$32,474$142,474
36$122,000$43,166$165,166
37$134,000$55,499$189,499
38$146,000$69,590$215,590
39$158,000$85,568$243,568
40$170,000$103,568$273,568
41$182,000$123,737$305,737
42$194,000$146,231$340,231
43$206,000$171,219$377,219
44$218,000$198,881$416,881
45$230,000$229,410$459,410
46$242,000$263,013$505,013
47$254,000$299,913$553,913
48$266,000$340,348$606,348
49$278,000$384,574$662,574
50$290,000$432,864$722,864
51$302,000$485,512$787,512
52$314,000$542,834$856,834
53$326,000$605,167$931,167
54$338,000$672,874$1,010,874
55$350,000$746,343$1,096,343
56$362,000$825,990$1,187,990
57$374,000$912,262$1,286,262
58$386,000$1,005,639$1,391,639
59$398,000$1,106,633$1,504,633
60$410,000$1,215,796$1,625,796
61$422,000$1,333,717$1,755,717
62$434,000$1,461,031$1,895,031
63$446,000$1,598,415$2,044,415
64$458,000$1,746,599$2,204,599
65$470,000$1,906,362$2,376,362

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do I need to retire?

A common guideline is to save 25 times your desired annual retirement spending (the 4% rule). For example, if you need $50,000/year in retirement, aim for $1.25 million. Your actual needs depend on lifestyle, healthcare costs, and retirement age.

What is the 4% withdrawal rule?

The 4% rule suggests withdrawing 4% of your retirement savings in the first year, then adjusting for inflation each year after. Historical data shows this approach has a high probability of making your money last 30+ years.

When should I start saving for retirement?

Start as early as possible to maximize compound interest. Starting at 25 vs. 35 with the same monthly contribution can result in nearly twice the retirement fund by age 65, thanks to an extra decade of compounding.

How does inflation affect retirement savings?

Inflation reduces the purchasing power of your savings over time. At 3% inflation, $1 million today will only buy about $412,000 worth of goods in 30 years. Plan for inflation by using real (inflation-adjusted) returns in your calculations.