Retirement Risk Calculator — Assess Your Retirement Readiness & Financial Security

Retirement Risk Calculator

Assess your retirement readiness based on savings, expenses, investment returns, and life expectancy. Understand how different factors affect your retirement financial security.

Step 1: Personal Details

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Understanding Retirement Risk

Retirement risk depends on your savings, investment returns, inflation, and life expectancy. Running out of money in retirement is a major concern that can be mitigated with proper planning.

Step 2: Financial Details

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6%

About Investment Returns & Inflation

Historical stock market returns average 7-10% annually, while bonds return 3-5%. Inflation typically ranges 2-3% annually. Your real return (investment return minus inflation) determines your actual purchasing power growth.

Retirement Risk Analysis

Summary
Risk Comparison
Retirement Analysis

Retirement Risk Level

Medium Risk
Funds Last Until: Age 82
Low Risk
Funds last beyond life expectancy
Medium Risk
Funds may run out near life expectancy
High Risk
Funds likely to run out before life expectancy
Projected Savings at Retirement
£450,000
Years in Retirement
20 years
Annual Shortfall/Surplus
£5,000
Additional Savings Needed
£75,000

Retirement Risk Scenarios

Scenario Investment Return Inflation Retirement Age Risk Level Funds Last Until

Retirement Savings Projection

Retirement Risk Formula

Risk = (Required Savings – Projected Savings) / Required Savings × 100%

Retirement risk is calculated based on whether your projected savings at retirement can support your annual expenses throughout your retirement years, adjusted for inflation and investment returns. A negative percentage indicates a surplus, while a positive percentage indicates a shortfall.

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