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Are you on track to retire the way you actually want to?

Plug in six numbers to see your projected nest egg vs. the amount you'd need at your target retirement age using the classic 4%-rule withdrawal math. Runs entirely in your browser — nothing is saved, nothing is shared.

Your inputs

On track

You'll clear your target with $127,834 to spare at age 65. Consider stress-testing with a lower return.

Projected at age 65$1,327,834

111% of goal · +11% surplus

Needed nest egg$1,200,000

Assumptions

33 yrs of growth at 6.5% · 4% withdrawal rate · $48,000 / yr income

What if I retire 3 years earlier or later?

Same savings, same contributions

3 yrs earlier

Shortfall

$1,071,971

at age 62

-$255,863 (-19%)

Your plan

On track

$1,327,834

at age 65

3 yrs later

On track

$1,638,208

at age 68

+$310,374 (+23%)

Three extra years of contributions and compounding is often the single biggest lever available to a mid-career saver. Watch what happens when you slide either direction.

Projected growth

Age 32 → 65

$1,389,126$694,563$0Needed · $1,200,000Age 32Age 65

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This estimator uses the constant-return / 4%-rule simplification. Real markets vary, taxes, inflation, and social-security income aren't modeled. Use it as a directional check, not personalised financial advice — see a licensed advisor before making retirement decisions.

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