How Much Do I Need To Retire?

Retirement Planning

My Annual Income

$0 $1,000,000

Expected Annual Expenses in Retirement

$0 $1,000,000

Retirement Length (years)

Expected Annual Rate of Return (%)

Social Security Income Replacement (%)

0% 100%

This scenario may help you understand how much you'll need to save for retirement based on your inputs.

Average

$993,265

80% Rule

Without Social Security: $1,229,796

With Social Security: $737,878

10x Salary Rule

Without Social Security: $1,000,000

With Social Security: $600,000

25x Expenses

Without Social Security: $750,000

With Social Security: $450,000

There are other ways to maximize Social Security benefits, in addition to waiting to claim them.

When you take the time to learn more about how it works, you may be able to put the tax code to work for you.

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