FIRE Calculator

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Calculate your path to Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE). The calculator below opens with example inputs and a live result—change any field to model your scenario, or use Clear inputs to reset all fields to zero. For deeper understanding of the underlying concepts, explore our Investing Guide.

FIRE Calculator

Years to reach your financial independence number

Path to Financial Independence

Years to FI Sensitivity

Lower (greener) is faster. How long until you reach your FI number under different assumptions.

Monthly $Annual ReturnAnnual Return
4.0%5.5%7.0%8.5%10.0%
$1,00029.5 yrs24.5 yrs21.0 yrs18.4 yrs16.3 yrs
$1,50024.3 yrs20.7 yrs18.0 yrs16.0 yrs14.4 yrs
$2,00020.7 yrs18.0 yrs15.9 yrs14.3 yrs13.0 yrs
$2,50018.1 yrs15.9 yrs14.2 yrs12.9 yrs11.8 yrs
$3,00016.1 yrs14.3 yrs12.9 yrs11.8 yrs10.9 yrs

Cells shaded from lower to higher. Your inputs are highlighted in blue.

Time to FI

15.9 years to FI

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use the FIRE Calculator?
Enter your values in the calculator fields above. The FIRE Calculator will compute the result based on the standard formula. For deeper understanding, explore our related investing articles.
Where can I learn more about FIRE?
Check our Investing Guide for detailed articles on related concepts. We cover definitions, formulas, and examples to help you make informed decisions.