Early Retirement Calculator — Calculate Your Financial Independence Timeline

Early Retirement Calculator

Calculate when you can achieve financial independence and retire early based on your savings rate, expenses, and investment returns. Plan your path to early retirement.

Step 1: Personal & Financial Information

35
50
$80,000
$40,000

Understanding Early Retirement

Early retirement typically follows the 4% rule: you need 25x your annual expenses invested to withdraw 4% annually. A higher savings rate accelerates your timeline significantly.

Step 2: Savings & Investments

$150,000
$2,000
7%
4%

FIRE Movement Principles

Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) emphasizes high savings rates (50%+), frugal living, and intelligent investing. The 4% rule is a common guideline for sustainable withdrawals.

Early Retirement Projection

Summary
Timeline
Strategies

Your Financial Independence Number

$1,000,000
Based on 4% withdrawal rate and $40,000 annual expenses
Projected Early Retirement Age
50
Years to Financial Independence
15
Current Savings Rate
50%
Monthly Savings Needed
$2,000

Early Retirement Timeline

Age Portfolio Value Annual Savings Progress to FI

Accelerate Your Early Retirement

Increase Savings by 10%
2 years sooner
Reduce Expenses by 10%
1.5 years sooner
Boost Returns to 8%
3 years sooner
Side Income: $500/month
4 years sooner

FIRE Formula: The 4% Rule

Financial Independence Number = Annual Expenses ÷ 0.04 (or × 25). This is based on the Trinity Study showing a 4% withdrawal rate has a high success rate over 30+ years.

Key Strategies for Early Retirement

1. Maximize savings rate (aim for 50%+), 2. Invest in low-cost index funds, 3. Reduce housing costs, 4. Minimize taxes with tax-advantaged accounts, 5. Develop multiple income streams.

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