Retirement Decoded

Can I retire on this?

Answer five simple questions and see your answer right away, in plain English. It’s free. No sign-up, and nothing you type leaves your device.

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Example: 66

years old

Add up your savings, 401(k), IRAs and investments. Don’t count your home. Example: $150,000

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What you get now, or expect to get, each month. Example: $1,900

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A pension, part-time work, or rent from a room. Leave it blank if you have none. Example: $600

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Everything in a typical month: housing, food, health care, car, and the rest. Example: $3,200

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We assume your savings grow a little faster than prices: 2% a year after inflation. That’s on the cautious side for a mix of stocks and bonds. Pick 0% if your money sits in a bank account.

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For education only, not financial advice. This is a simple estimate in today’s dollars. It does not include taxes, big one-time costs, or market ups and downs, and the future may be different. Talk with a fee-only financial planner before making big decisions.