Can you really retire in five or 10 years? The short answer: you can, but it takes a (very) high savings rate. And a higher income certainly helps.
To retire 5 years from now
In order to be financially independent in five years, you're going to need to ratchet your savings rate all the way up to 82% of your income. It's a pretty spartan life if you're earning $50,000 after taxes. Your annual expenses will need to squeeze in under $9,000.
Steps You Must Take 5 Years Before Retirement
Retiring on $500,000 may be possible, but it probably won't be easy. In addition to aggressive saving and strategic investing, you'll need to be honest about your needs and thoughtful with your spending.
It's possible to retire by 40, but it takes a lot of planning (and aggressive saving) to do it. Start by running the numbers to find out how much money you'd need to save each month to retire early—and then decide if that's feasible.
Retirement experts have offered various rules of thumb about how much you need to save: somewhere near $1 million, 80% to 90% of your annual pre-retirement income, 12 times your pre-retirement salary.
If your annual pre-retirement expenses are $50,000, for example, you'd want retirement income of $40,000 if you followed the 80 percent rule of thumb. If you and your spouse will collect $2,000 a month from Social Security, or $24,000 a year, you'd need about $16,000 a year from your savings.
Average 401k Balance at Age 65+ – $462,576; Median – $140,690.
A better indicator is the overall median net worth of U.S. households, which is $121,700.
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| Age of head of family | Median net worth | Average net worth |
|---|---|---|
| 35-44 | $91,300 | $436,200 |
| 45-54 | $168,600 | $833,200 |
| 55-64 | $212,500 | $1,175,900 |
| 65-74 | $266,400 | $1,217,700 |
Since you can earn 4 credits per year, you need at least 10 years of work that subject to Social Security to become eligible for Social Security retirement benefits.
Key Takeaways. It may be possible to retire at 45 years of age, but it will depend on a variety of factors. If you have $500,000 in savings, according to the 4% rule, you will have access to roughly $20,000 for 30 years.
Yes, You Can Retire on $500k
With some retirement income, relatively low spending, and a bit of good luck, this is feasible. If you have two people in your household receiving Social Security or pension income, it's even easier. Clearly, more money provides more security and more options.
2% Interest
| Monthly Spending | Runs out in |
|---|---|
| $3,000/mo | 9.2 years |
| $3,600/mo | 7.6 years |
| $4,200/mo | 6.4 years |
| $4,800/mo | 5.6 years |
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