Retirement Needs Calculator

Enter desired annual or monthly retirement income and withdrawal rate (e.g. 4%). See the balance you need at retirement.

Target nest egg

Enter values.

How it works

Need = (annual income) ÷ (withdrawal rate as decimal). E.g. $40,000 at 4% = $1,000,000.

When to use it

Use it to set a savings target or to see how much you need for a desired lifestyle.

Frequently asked questions

What withdrawal rate?

4% is a common rule of thumb. Conservative may use 3–3.5%.

Include inflation?

Target is in today's dollars. Save more if you expect higher future spending.