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The FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) calculator computes your FIRE number — the total nest egg you need to retire early and live indefinitely on investment returns. Based on the 4% rule, you need 25× your annual expenses saved.

Công thức

FIRE number = Annual expenses × 25 (using the 4% safe withdrawal rate)

Hướng dẫn từng bước

  1. 1Calculate annual expenses: everything you spend per year in retirement
  2. 2FIRE number = Annual expenses × 25 (using the 4% safe withdrawal rate)
  3. 3The 4% rule is derived from the Trinity Study showing a diversified portfolio survives 30+ years at 4% withdrawal
  4. 4Lean FIRE: frugal lifestyle, smaller number | Fat FIRE: comfortable lifestyle, larger number

Ví dụ có lời giải

đầu vào
£30,000 annual expenses
Kết quả
FIRE number: £750,000
30,000 × 25 = £750,000
đầu vào
£60,000 annual expenses (Fat FIRE)
Kết quả
FIRE number: £1,500,000
Requires aggressive saving

Câu hỏi thường gặp

What is Fire Calc?

The FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) calculator computes your FIRE number — the total nest egg you need to retire early and live indefinitely on investment returns. Based on the 4% rule, you need 25× your annual expenses saved

How accurate is the Fire Calc calculator?

The calculator uses the standard published formula for fire calc. Results are accurate to the precision of the inputs you provide. For financial, medical, or legal decisions, always verify with a qualified professional.

What units does the Fire Calc calculator use?

This calculator works with inches, percentages. You can enter values in the units shown — the calculator handles all conversions internally.

What formula does the Fire Calc calculator use?

The core formula is: FIRE number = Annual expenses × 25 (using the 4% safe withdrawal rate). Each step in the calculation is shown so you can verify the result manually.

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