Basic Retirement Income Calculator

Get a quick estimate of your retirement savings goal.

About Retirement Planning

This simple calculator uses the 4% rule, a common retirement planning guideline that suggests you can withdraw 4% of your savings annually in retirement.

The 4% Rule Explained

This rule means you'll need about 25 times your desired annual retirement income saved to maintain your lifestyle without running out of money.

Retirement Goal = Desired Annual Income × 25

Example

If you want $40,000 per year in retirement:

  • Retirement goal = $40,000 × 25 = $1,000,000
  • If you're 30 now and plan to retire at 65 (35 years)
  • With $50,000 currently saved
  • You'd need to save about $680 per month