Interactive Simulator

FIRE Probability Engine

Model your path to financial independence and early retirement.

FIRE = Financial Independence, Retire Early. Financial independence means your investments can support your spending without a paycheck. A common rule: you need roughly 25× your annual spending invested. This tool estimates the probability of reaching that point.

FIRE number

$0

30
50
$100,000
$100,000
25%
Approx. monthly take-home: $6,250/mo
$30,000 (30% of gross)
$50,000
7% nominal
4% → supports ~$50K/yr
<1%

Chance of reaching FIRE by age 50

Unlikely

At current levels, reaching FIRE by 50 is unlikely. Increasing savings rate or extending the timeline would improve odds significantly.

Median FIRE age

Not reached

FIRE number

$0

Key factors

Savings rate (% of gross)

Low

Real return

Low

Years to FIRE

Uncertain

Savings rate impact on FIRE by target age

How changing your savings rate affects your probability of reaching FIRE by the selected age. Your current rate is highlighted.

Probability of FIRE by target ageYour current rate (~30%)

You're in a solid range. Each additional 10% of savings rate roughly doubles the impact on FIRE probability.

Detailed breakdown

Current net worth

$100K

Annual savings

$30K/yr

Savings rate (% of gross)

0%

FIRE number

$0

Median portfolio at target age

$0

Withdrawal income (median)

$0/yr

What’s driving this

With a 0% savings rate (of gross income) — $30K/yr saved, $50K/yr spent — your FIRE number is $0 in today's dollars. The median path does not reach the FIRE number within the modeled timeframe. By age 50, <1% of simulated paths reach financial independence. Increasing your savings rate to 30%+ would meaningfully improve these odds.

This simulator is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. All values are shown in today’s dollars (inflation-adjusted). Results are based on Monte Carlo simulation with randomized market returns and the assumptions you provide. Actual outcomes depend on real market conditions, tax situations, spending changes, and factors not fully captured here. The 4% withdrawal rate is a widely referenced guideline, not a guarantee of portfolio survival. Consult a financial advisor for personalized planning.