Skip to main content

learn.howToCalculate

learn.whatIsHeading

Barista FIRE is a semi-retirement strategy where you reach partial financial independence and supplement your portfolio with part-time income — historically working at Starbucks for healthcare benefits in the US.

공식

portfolio_needed = (annual_expenses - part_time_income) / withdrawal_rate
expenses
Annual expenses ($) — Total annual spending
income
Part-time income ($) — Income from part-time work
gap
Coverage gap ($) — Amount needed from investments
portfolio
Portfolio ($) — Savings needed

단계별 가이드

  1. 1Target Portfolio = (Annual Expenses − Part-time Income) × 25
  2. 2Part-time income reduces the portfolio needed
  3. 3Healthcare coverage from employer is a key benefit
  4. 4Allows earlier retirement with lower portfolio requirements

풀어진 예시

입력
$50K expenses, $20K part-time income
결과
Effective expenses $30K → FIRE number $750K
입력
$60K expenses, $25K side income
결과
Need $875K portfolio

자주 묻는 질문

What is Barista FIRE?

Semi-retirement: work part-time (café job, freelance) for income + benefits while living off investments. Hybrid of work and FIRE.

What are benefits of part-time work?

Health insurance (often provided), social engagement, mental stimulation, and reduced portfolio pressure.

How much part-time income do I need?

Enough to cover essentials (rent, healthcare) or reduce portfolio withdrawal. Example: $20K/year part-time + $30K portfolio withdrawal = $50K/year.

계산할 준비가 되셨나요? 무료 Barista FIRE 계산기를 사용해 보세요

직접 시도해 보세요 →

설정

개인정보이용약관정보© 2026 PrimeCalcPro