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Determine sustainable withdrawal rate based on age & retirement horizon
Safe Withdrawal Rate
Safe Monthly Withdrawal
Safe Annual Withdrawal
The safe withdrawal rate is the maximum percentage of your retirement corpus you can sustainably withdraw each year (adjusted for inflation) without depleting it before your expected lifespan. This is arguably the single most important metric for retirement success, yet most Indians overlook it. The famous 4% rule—originating from the Trinity Study (1998)—states that withdrawing 4% of your initial corpus annually, adjusted for inflation, has a 95% success rate over 30-year retirement horizons in Western markets. However, for Indian retirees facing 5-6% inflation, healthcare inflation of 8-10%, and equity market volatility, the prudent rate is 3-3.5%. This calculator determines your specific safe withdrawal rate based on your age, life expectancy, return expectations, and inflation, helping you decide: Can I retire now? Should I work 2-3 more years? Do I need to adjust my lifestyle expectations?
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