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Ako vypočítať Fat FIRE

Čo je Fat FIRE?

Fat FIRE is financial independence with a generous lifestyle budget, typically $80,000–$150,000+ per year. It requires a larger portfolio but allows maintaining or improving your pre-retirement standard of living.

Vzorec

portfolio_needed = annual_expenses / withdrawal_rate (same as Lean FIRE, different expense level)
expenses
Annual expenses ($) — Annual spending (higher than Lean FIRE)
wr
Withdrawal rate (%) — Safe withdrawal rate (3–4%)
portfolio
Portfolio ($) — Total needed to support high-expense lifestyle

Sprievodca krok za krokom

  1. 1FIRE Number = Annual Expenses × 25 (4% rule)
  2. 2Fat FIRE typically targets $80K+ annual spending
  3. 3Conservative investors may use 3–3.5% withdrawal rate (× 28–33)
  4. 4Healthcare costs pre-Medicare are a key Fat FIRE consideration

Worked Examples

Vstup
$100,000/year lifestyle
Výsledok
FIRE number $2,500,000
Vstup
$150,000/year
Výsledok
FIRE number $3,750,000
Vstup
$80,000/year at 3.5% rate
Výsledok
Portfolio needed $2,285,714

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fat FIRE?

Retiring with enough to support a comfortable, high-expense lifestyle ($60K–150K+/year). More cushion and flexibility than Lean FIRE.

How much portfolio do I need for Fat FIRE?

Divide annual expenses by withdrawal rate. Example: $100K/year ÷ 0.04 = $2.5M portfolio.

What about required minimum distributions (RMDs)?

Traditional IRAs require RMDs at age 73 (2023 rules, may change). Plan for tax implications.

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