Retirement Planning 2025
Can You Retire? Let's Run the Numbers.
The 4% rule says $1 million generates $40,000/year in retirement. Social Security at 62 pays 30% less than waiting until 67. The math matters — here it is.
Can I Retire at [Age] With [Amount]?
4% rule annual income shown. The 4% rule assumes a 30-year retirement with 50/50 stock/bond portfolio.
Retire at 62 with
$1M
$40k/year
via 4% rule
Retire at 65 with
$1M
$40k/year
via 4% rule
Retire at 67 with
$2M
$60k/year
via 4% rule
Retire at 62 with
$500k
$20k/year
via 4% rule
Retire at 65 with
$2M
$80k/year
via 4% rule
Retire at 60 with
$2M
$80k/year
via 4% rule
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Social Security Claiming Ages
Full Retirement Age is 67 for those born after 1960. Claiming early permanently reduces your benefit.
401k Benchmarks by Age
Fidelity recommends saving a multiple of your annual salary by each age milestone.