How much money do I need to retire?
A widely used rule of thumb is the 4% rule: multiply your desired annual retirement income by 25. If you want $40,000 per year in retirement, you need approximately $1,000,000 saved. This rule assumes the portfolio is invested and withdrawals are sustainable over a 30-year retirement. Your actual number depends on retirement age, inflation, and other income sources like Social Security or a pension.