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FIRE Calculator

Calculate your path to financial independence. Find your FIRE number, years to retirement, and monthly income using the 4% safe withdrawal rule.

FIRE Inputs

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YOUR FIRE NUMBER

$1,200,000

21.1 years away · Age 52

PROGRESS TO FIRE4.2%
$50,000$1,200,000
Monthly retirement income
$4,000
Annual withdrawal
$48,000
Projected savings at FIRE
$1,292,336
FIRE age
Age 52

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the FIRE number?

Your FIRE number = annual expenses × 25. This is based on the 4% safe withdrawal rate from the Trinity Study. Spending $50,000/year requires $1,250,000 invested.

What is the 4% rule?

The 4% rule (from the 1998 Trinity Study) says you can withdraw 4% of your portfolio annually with high probability of not running out over 30 years, based on historical US market returns.

What is lean FIRE vs fat FIRE?

Lean FIRE: retire on <$40K/year. Regular FIRE: $40-80K/year. Fat FIRE: $100K+/year. Barista/Coast FIRE: semi-retire with part-time income. Choose based on your desired lifestyle.

For educational purposes only. Not financial advice. Consult a qualified advisor before making investment decisions.