FIRE Savings Rate Calculator

Estimate years to financial independence.

See how your savings rate, investment return, and withdrawal rate affect the time needed to reach financial independence.

Your information

Enter your annual income, expenses, and savings.

Results

Output based on the inputs above.

Savings rate

27.78%

FI target

$1,125,000

Years to FI

21 years

Projected balance at FI

$1,169,796

Estimated time to FI: about 21 years with a savings rate of 27.78%.

Definitions

FIRE
Financial Independence, Retire Early.
FI
Financial independence.
USD
United States dollars.

Assumptions

  • Annual savings are invested at year-end.
  • Returns compound annually.
  • FI target is based on expenses and withdrawal rate.

Last updated: 2026-02-01

FAQ

Why use a withdrawal rate?

It estimates how much of your portfolio you can withdraw annually in retirement.

What if my expenses change?

Update expenses to reflect your expected lifestyle; FI target scales with expenses.

Does this include taxes?

No. Adjust expenses and savings to account for taxes.