Step 2 of 5 — Find your savings rate
Calculate your savings rate and see how it accelerates your path to financial independence.
Include 401k, IRA, savings
Standard: 4%
| Monthly Income | $7,500 |
| Monthly Savings | $1,500 |
| Savings Rate | 20.0% |
| Annual Expenses | $72,000 |
| FI Number (25× expenses) | $1,800,000 |
| Current Savings | $50,000 |
| Years to FI | 27.3 years |
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FIRE Roadmap
Next Step: Calculate your FIRE number
Savings Rate = (Monthly Savings / Monthly Income) × 100
FI Number = Annual Expenses / Withdrawal Rate
Years to FI is solved numerically: how many months until your portfolio (growing at investment return + contributions) reaches your FI number.
About 64-68% savings rate to retire in 10 years (from zero). It's aggressive — cut spending dramatically and increase income. Most FIRE achievers hit 50%+ savings rate.
10-15%: standard recommendation. 20%+: on path to wealth building. 30%+: aggressive savings. 50%+: FIRE territory. Americans average ~5% — most are far behind.
Savings Rate = (Income - Expenses) ÷ Income × 100. Include all savings: 401k contributions, IRA, taxable investing, debt paydown above minimums.
10% savings rate: 43 years to retire. 25%: 32 years. 50%: 17 years. 75%: 7 years. Savings rate determines timeline more than investment returns.
Focus on the 3 biggest expenses: housing (move, rent room, refinance), transportation (cheaper car, biking), food (meal prep, reduce dining out). Automate saving on payday.
Calculations are for educational purposes only. Consult a qualified financial advisor for personalized advice.