FIRE Calculator
Calculate your path to financial independence and early retirement
FIRE Parameters
Net Worth Projection
(Age 30 to 45)
Frequently Asked Questions
Core concepts behind financial independence, the 4% safe withdrawal rule, and Canadian retirement savings milestones.
What is FIRE?
FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) is a movement focused on aggressive saving and investing to enable early retirement. The goal is to accumulate enough assets to live off investment returns.
What is the 4% Rule?
The 4% rule suggests that you can withdraw 4% of your portfolio annually in retirement with a high probability of not running out of money. This is based on historical market performance studies.
How is the FIRE number calculated?
Your FIRE number is typically 25 times your annual expenses (using the 4% rule). For example, if you need $40,000 per year, your FIRE number would be $1,000,000.
What factors affect my FIRE journey?
Key factors include your savings rate, investment returns, annual expenses, inflation rate, and withdrawal strategy. Higher savings rates and lower expenses can significantly speed up your path to FIRE.