When can I actually retire?
See when financial independence becomes possible and what shifts the date earlier or later.
Weigh the paths
Each path honestly, side by side. There's no single right answer — only the tradeoff that fits you.
Retire earlier
Upsides
Tradeoffs
Work longer or part-time
Upsides
Tradeoffs
Assumptions & methodology
What any modelling for this decision relies on — always in the open, so you can judge the numbers.
- Financial independence is modelled at 25× your annual spending (a 4% withdrawal rule of thumb).
- Investments compound at your assumed real return until the target is hit.
- Spending in retirement is assumed similar to today unless you change it.
What to check before you decide
Work through these. Tick each one off as you think it through.
Ready to run your numbers?
Model this decision against your own situation with transparent, adjustable assumptions.
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