A die-with-zero retirement calculator
Can I retire with $500,000?
How far $500,000 goes depends heavily on the age you start drawing from it — a shorter horizon sustainably supports more per year than a longer one. Pick your age below for the full breakdown against the standard 4% rule.
$500,000 by retirement age
| Retire at | Horizon to 90 | Sustainable / year | vs. 4% rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age 40 | 51 years | $22,239 | +11% |
| Age 45 | 46 years | $23,019 | +15% |
| Age 50 | 41 years | $24,045 | +20% |
| Age 55 | 36 years | $25,425 | +27% |
| Age 60 | 31 years | $27,333 | +37% |
| Age 62 | 29 years | $28,307 | +42% |
| Age 65 | 26 years | $30,080 | +50% |
| Age 67 | 24 years | $31,531 | +58% |
| Age 70 | 21 years | $34,268 | +71% |
Assumes a flat 4% real return, no other income, and no tax. Adjust it for your own numbers →
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