Early Retirement Calculator

Calculate when you can achieve financial independence and retire early using the FIRE method.

Retirement Planning

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Plan Your Early Retirement

Enter your financial details to see when you can achieve financial independence and retire early.

Understanding Financial Independence and Early Retirement (FIRE)

FIRE Fundamentals

  • Financial Independence: Having enough assets to live without working
  • 4% Rule: Withdraw 4% annually from your portfolio for sustainable income
  • 25x Rule: Save 25 times your annual expenses to achieve FI
  • Savings Rate Impact: Higher savings rate dramatically reduces time to FI
  • Compound Growth: Early investments have more time to compound and grow

Acceleration Strategies

  • Increase your income through skills development and career advancement
  • Reduce expenses by optimizing housing, transportation, and lifestyle costs
  • Maximize tax-advantaged accounts (401k, IRA, HSA)
  • Invest in low-cost index funds for long-term growth
  • Consider geographic arbitrage or house hacking strategies