Estimate sustainable retirement income by applying a withdrawal rate to your total nest egg.
How the Retirement Withdrawal Calculator works
The calculator applies a withdrawal rate to your nest egg to estimate sustainable annual and monthly retirement income.
Example calculation
A $1,000,000 portfolio at a 4% withdrawal rate provides about $40,000 a year, or roughly $3,333 a month.
Tips for using the Retirement Withdrawal Calculator
- Lower withdrawal rates last longer.
- Adjust withdrawals for inflation each year.
- Sequence-of-returns risk matters most early in retirement.
Retirement Withdrawal Calculator — frequently asked questions
- Will the money last?
- A 4% rate historically supported ~30 years, but sequence of returns and inflation matter.
- Adjust for inflation?
- Yes — many retirees increase withdrawals each year to keep pace with prices.
- Will my money last?
- A 4% rate historically supported ~30 years, but markets and inflation affect outcomes.
- Should I adjust for inflation?
- Yes — most retirees increase withdrawals yearly to maintain purchasing power.
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