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FIRE calculator

Project your time to financial independence using savings, investment returns, and your target spending.

Plan your FIRE path

Fill in your savings, monthly contributions, returns, and target spending to estimate your FI date and safe withdrawal.

Calculation mode

Before financial independence

Your age today.

Age when you want to reach financial independence.

Invested assets today.

How much you plan to invest each month before FI.

Annualized return while you are accumulating.

Expected average inflation until FI.

After financial independence

Percent of your portfolio you plan to withdraw yearly.

Monthly costs you want to cover in FI.

Results

Your projected timeline, portfolio, and sustainable spending.

Years to hit target spending
46 (2072)

Estimated years until your portfolio can cover the target at the chosen withdrawal rate.

Analysis & guidance

  • Calibrate returns

    Use a conservative nominal return when inflation is entered separately; overestimating growth can make FI look closer than it is.

  • Withdraw rate matters

    Small changes in withdrawal rate change the target a lot—stress test 3–4.5% to see resilience.

  • Contributions drive speed

    Higher savings and consistent investing early shorten your timeline more than chasing higher returns.

Frequently asked questions

What does FIRE mean?

FIRE stands for Financial Independence, Retire Early. The idea is to build a portfolio large enough that you can cover your spending from withdrawals rather than salary.

What is a safe withdrawal rate (SWR)?

The withdrawal rate is the percentage of your portfolio you plan to withdraw per year. Many people stress-test around 3–4% depending on risk tolerance and time horizon.

Should I use nominal or real returns?

Enter a nominal annual return when you provide inflation separately. The calculator then increases today's spending target with inflation. To use a real return instead, set inflation to 0%.

Does the calculator include taxes and fees?

Not by default. Taxes, fund fees, and market downturns can materially change your timeline, so it’s wise to use conservative assumptions and test multiple scenarios.

FIRE: plan your path to financial independence

FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) is about building a portfolio that can cover your spending so work becomes optional. A calculator makes it easier to test assumptions and see how contributions and returns affect your timeline.

The core idea: your FI number

A common rule of thumb is:

  • FI number ≈ annual spending / withdrawalRate

Example: If you want to spend 240,000 SEK per year and use a 4% withdrawal rate, the target portfolio is about 6,000,000 SEK.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter your current portfolio.
  2. Add your monthly contribution.
  3. Choose an expected return and an inflation rate.
  4. Set a withdrawal rate and your target spending.

The results show a projected timeline and the portfolio needed to support your spending.

Real vs nominal returns (avoid mixing)

  • If you enter inflation separately, use a nominal annual return. The calculator inflates today's spending target for you.
  • If you prefer a real return, set inflation to 0%.

Mixing nominal and real values can make the plan look too optimistic.

Practical tips

  • Stress-test: try lower returns and a lower withdrawal rate.
  • Add a buffer for taxes, fees, and unexpected expenses.
  • Remember “sequence risk”: early market drops matter more when you start withdrawing.

How to read this calculator

These results are meant as guidance. They are based on rules, assumptions, and simplified models that can differ from your exact real-world situation.

Estimate, not a legal decision

Use the result as decision support and planning help. For high-stakes choices, confirm the details with the relevant authority, lender, employer, or adviser.

Methodology

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