FIRE Calculator
Calculate your path to Financial Independence, Retire Early
Your Numbers
Your age today
Total invested portfolio value
Your gross monthly income
Your average monthly spending
Expected investment return (7% is typical)
Your FIRE Plan
Traditional Financial Independence: accumulate 25x your annual expenses so investment returns cover all living costs indefinitely.
FIRE Target
$1,200,000
25x your annual expenses
Years to FIRE
21.6
You'll reach FIRE at age 52
Monthly Savings
$2,000
Current surplus each month
Savings Rate
33%
Try to increase this to 50%+
*Based on assumed returns. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
FIRE Target
$1,200,000
Years to FIRE
22 years
FIRE Age
52
| Year | Starting Balance | Contributions | Interest Earned | Ending Balance | % to FIRE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $0.00 | $24,000.00 | $785.17 | $24,785.17 | 2.1% |
| 2 | $24,785.17 | $24,000.00 | $2,576.89 | $51,362.06 | 4.3% |
| 3 | $51,362.06 | $24,000.00 | $4,498.14 | $79,860.20 | 6.7% |
| 4 | $79,860.20 | $24,000.00 | $6,558.27 | $110,418.47 | 9.2% |
| 5 | $110,418.47 | $24,000.00 | $8,767.33 | $143,185.80 | 11.9% |
| 6 | $143,185.80 | $24,000.00 | $11,136.08 | $178,321.89 | 14.9% |
| 7 | $178,321.89 | $24,000.00 | $13,676.07 | $215,997.96 | 18.0% |
| 8 | $215,997.96 | $24,000.00 | $16,399.68 | $256,397.64 | 21.4% |
| 9 | $256,397.64 | $24,000.00 | $19,320.18 | $299,717.82 | 25.0% |
| 10 | $299,717.82 | $24,000.00 | $22,451.80 | $346,169.61 | 28.8% |
| 11 | $346,169.61 | $24,000.00 | $25,809.80 | $395,979.41 | 33.0% |
| 12 | $395,979.41 | $24,000.00 | $29,410.55 | $449,389.97 | 37.4% |
| 13 | $449,389.97 | $24,000.00 | $33,271.61 | $506,661.58 | 42.2% |
| 14 | $506,661.58 | $24,000.00 | $37,411.78 | $568,073.35 | 47.3% |
| 15 | $568,073.35 | $24,000.00 | $41,851.24 | $633,924.59 | 52.8% |
| 16 | $633,924.59 | $24,000.00 | $46,611.63 | $704,536.22 | 58.7% |
| 17 | $704,536.22 | $24,000.00 | $51,716.15 | $780,252.38 | 65.0% |
| 18 | $780,252.38 | $24,000.00 | $57,189.68 | $861,442.05 | 71.8% |
| 19 | $861,442.05 | $24,000.00 | $63,058.89 | $948,500.94 | 79.0% |
| 20 | $948,500.94 | $24,000.00 | $69,352.38 | $1,041,853.32 | 86.8% |
| 21 | $1,041,853.32 | $24,000.00 | $76,100.83 | $1,141,954.15 | 95.2% |
| 22FIRE! | $1,141,954.15 | $24,000.00 | $83,337.13 | $1,249,291.28 | 104.1% |
| 23 | $1,249,291.28 | $24,000.00 | $91,096.54 | $1,364,387.82 | 113.7% |
| 24 | $1,364,387.82 | $24,000.00 | $99,416.88 | $1,487,804.69 | 124.0% |
| 25 | $1,487,804.69 | $24,000.00 | $108,338.69 | $1,620,143.39 | 135.0% |
| 26 | $1,620,143.39 | $24,000.00 | $117,905.47 | $1,762,048.85 | 146.8% |
| 27 | $1,762,048.85 | $24,000.00 | $128,163.82 | $1,914,212.68 | 159.5% |
Total Contributions
$648,000.00
Total Interest Earned
$1,266,212.68
Final Balance
$1,914,212.68
About FIRE Strategies
Standard FIRE: Save 25x your annual expenses to retire using the 4% safe withdrawal rate.
Coast FIRE: Save enough that your investments will grow to your FIRE number by retirement age without additional contributions.
Lean FIRE: Retire early with reduced expenses, often by moving to a lower cost of living area or minimalist lifestyle.
Fat FIRE: Retire with an enhanced lifestyle, requiring a larger nest egg for comfort and flexibility.
Barista FIRE: Semi-retirement where part-time work covers some expenses while investments cover the rest.
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Get Started FreeFrequently Asked Questions
What is the FIRE movement?
FIRE stands for Financial Independence, Retire Early. It's a movement focused on saving and investing aggressively (often 50-70% of income) so you can retire decades earlier than traditional retirement age.
How do I calculate my FIRE number?
Your FIRE number is typically 25x your annual expenses (based on the 4% safe withdrawal rule). For example, if you spend $40,000/year, your FIRE number is $1,000,000. Use the calculator above to get your personalized number.
What is Coast FIRE?
Coast FIRE means you've saved enough that compound growth alone will reach your retirement target by a traditional retirement age (e.g., 65), so you only need to earn enough to cover current expenses — no more saving required.
What is Barista FIRE?
Barista FIRE is a semi-retirement strategy where you leave your full-time job but work part-time (e.g., at a coffee shop) to cover some living expenses while your investments cover the rest.
What is the 4% rule?
The 4% rule suggests you can withdraw 4% of your portfolio in the first year of retirement, then adjust for inflation each year, and your money should last at least 30 years. It's based on the Trinity Study of historical stock and bond returns.
How much do I need to save to retire early?
It depends on your annual expenses, expected investment returns, and target retirement age. Use the FIRE calculator above to see personalized projections for Standard, Lean, Fat, Coast, and Barista FIRE strategies.