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FIRE Calculator — Plan Financial Independence, Retire Early

Free FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) calculator. Estimate how much you need to save, how long it will take, and the sustainable withdrawal income your investments could support.

Formula

FI Number = Annual Spending ÷ Safe Withdrawal Rate

The FI Number Is Your Freedom Figure

The core FIRE calculation answers one question: how much money allows me to choose how I spend my time? By keeping spending low and savings rate high, you lower the target and shorten the time to reach it.

Balance Intensity With Reality

There are many versions of FIRE—from lean to fat to coast. The right plan depends on your values, risk tolerance and desired lifestyle. Use this tool to explore the numbers before committing to a strategy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does FIRE stand for?

FIRE stands for Financial Independence, Retire Early. It is a movement focused on aggressively saving and investing a high percentage of income so you reach a point where your investments can support your lifestyle without requiring full-time work.

How much money do I need for FIRE?

A common rule is 25 times your annual spending (the inverse of a 4% safe withdrawal rate). This calculator uses that framework to estimate your FI number and how long reaching it may take.

What is the 4% rule?

The 4% rule suggests you can safely withdraw 4% of your portfolio in your first year of retirement, adjusting for inflation each year, with a high probability of the money lasting 30 years. It is a planning guideline, not a guarantee.

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