What are the projection assumptions?
The yellow area represents the potential growth of your retirement accounts calculated using a growth rate of 5%. You can change this rate of return if you would like to calculate a lower or higher rate of return.
We assume an annual inflation rate of 2% per year when calculating your future value, which may impact your purchasing power in retirement. You can adjust this rate based on your preferences. An annual management fee of 0.85% taken from your total account balance. This fee will be accounted for in the net projection, ensuring that your retirement account balance reflects these costs.
Why do we include an assumed rate of inflation?
Our Retirement Calculator uses an assumed 2% annual inflation rate in your projection, which aligns with the Federal Reserve's (FED) target for price stability and maximum employment. Inflation can vary, and if it’s higher than expected, you may need to save more for retirement. If it’s lower, your savings will stretch further, increasing your purchasing power.
How did you calculate my average life expectancy?
We’ve set your default life expectancy to 100 years based on general trends that show life expectancy has been steadily increasing over time. Although life expectancy improvements have slowed in recent years, it remains a reasonable assumption in retirement planning to ensure that you have enough funds throughout your retirement.
What might be a fair target retirement income for you?
Your retirement lifestyle is a personal choice and can vary widely. A common guideline is 80% of pre-retirement income, but this depends on factors like debt, downsizing, Social Security, pensions, and inflation. This 80% benchmark assumes some expenses decrease in retirement, such as commuting costs, work-related expenses, and retirement-plan contributions. However, other costs like travel, hobbies, and healthcare may rise.
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