I’m in a place where I’ve spent the last 10-12 years saving like a chipmunk before an ice age. I’ve been fortunate and have a decent chunk saved up. I’ve got another 15-20 years of work ahead of me but want to find a bit more balance between saving and living during that time.
How does one forecast retirement targets vs current value? In other words, how can you calculate when it’s ok to decrease retirement savings without compromising too much?
I like using https://walletburst.com/tools/coast-fire-calc/ as a quick barometer from how far out I am. Keep in mind that your retirement goal shouldnt just be a dollar amount, but instead a ‘lifestyle’ you want to be able to keep and maintain.
Very nice, thank you. Makes sense to put a number on your lifestyle at that point. This made me rethink how well I’d done!