Financial Independence Calculator

Calculate your path to freedom

Stress-test your retirement plan with 1,000 market simulations to see if your savings will actually last.

Learn how this calculator works

Your details

Target success rate

Standard recommendation. Your money lasts in 90% of market scenarios.

Accumulation Phase

Tip: Tap values to type exact numbers

Current age
Target retirement age
Total liquid net worth
After-tax take-home pay
Annual expenses
Savings rate
50%

Saving 60.00K/year

Retirement Phase
Retirement expenses
Stock allocation

80% stocks / 20% bonds

Want to adjust assumptions? This calculator uses default values for inflation (2.5%), expected returns (10% stocks, 4% bonds), and Social Security ($2,000/month starting at age 67). To customize these for your situation, use the full Pulse financial model.

Ready to calculate

Enter your details and run 1,000 simulations to stress-test if your plan will survive real market volatility

Go beyond snapshots

This calculator is just the beginning

The Pulse app uses the same Monte Carlo engine with the power to track your real portfolio, save scenarios, and model your entire financial life.

Save Scenarios

Compare "retire at 45" vs "retire at 50" side by side. Save and revisit your what-if scenarios.

Link Real Accounts

Connect your 401(k), IRA, brokerage, and bank accounts. Track your actual holdings.

Model Complexity

Rental income, pensions, stock options, inheritance. Model your complete financial picture.

And More

Goal milestones, daily market briefs, intelligent insights, portfolio analytics...