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FIRE number for $100,000 a year
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$2,500,000
needed to spend $100,000/year ($8,333/month) at a 4% safe withdrawal rate
By withdrawal rate
| Withdrawal rate | Portfolio needed |
|---|---|
| 3% | $3,333,333 |
| 3.5% | $2,857,143 |
| 4% | $2,500,000 |
| 4.5% | $2,222,222 |
| 5% | $2,000,000 |
Lower rates are safer for retirements longer than 30 years. Pension or Social Security income reduces the amount you need: subtract it from spending before multiplying.
Years to reach $2,500,000 (5% real return)
| Annual savings | From $0 | From $100k |
|---|---|---|
| $20,000/yr | 41 years | 37 years |
| $30,000/yr | 34 years | 31 years |
| $40,000/yr | 30 years | 27 years |
| $50,000/yr | 26 years | 24 years |
| $75,000/yr | 21 years | 19 years |
| $100,000/yr | 17 years | 16 years |
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FAQ
How much do I need to retire on $100,000 a year?
Using the 4% rule you need about $2,500,000 invested (25 × $100,000). A more cautious 3.5% rate requires $2,857,143.
How long to save $2,500,000?
Starting from zero and saving $40,000 a year at a 5% real return takes about 30 years.
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