Retirement Readiness Calculator
An honest assessment of your retirement funding — no hidden agendas, just clarity
Your Information
How much you contribute each year (401k, IRA, etc.)
Pre-tax assumes ~22% tax. After-tax is your actual spending.
Conservative: 5% | Moderate: 7% | Aggressive: 9%
Advanced: Include Other Retirement Income
Social Security, pensions, rental income, etc.
Expected annual Social Security benefits (in today's dollars)
Expected annual pension payments (in today's dollars)
Rental income, annuities, part-time work, etc. (in today's dollars)
Impact: These income sources reduce the amount you need to withdraw from savings each year, potentially extending your portfolio significantly.
Concerning Results
What-If Scenarios: How to Close the Gap
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This calculator shows you're on the right track, but comprehensive planning can optimize your strategy and potentially add $100K-$500K to your retirement through tax efficiency, withdrawal strategies, and risk management.
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▼What This Calculator Doesn't Account For
- Healthcare costs: Medicare gaps, long-term care, and medical emergencies can add $200K-$500K+ to retirement needs
- Sequence of returns risk: Market downturns in early retirement can permanently impact your plan
- Tax optimization: Strategic Roth conversions, withdrawal sequencing, and tax-loss harvesting can save $100K-$500K over retirement
- Social Security: We don't factor in Social Security benefits, which could reduce your needed savings by 20-40%
- Pension income: Any pension or annuity income you'll receive
- Inheritance or windfalls: Expected gifts or inheritances
- Part-time work in retirement: Even modest income ($15K/year) dramatically extends portfolio longevity
- Lifestyle changes: Travel budgets, downsizing, relocation to lower cost-of-living areas
Important Disclaimers
- Educational Tool Only: This calculator provides estimates based on assumptions and should not be considered personalized financial advice.
- No Guarantee of Results: Actual investment returns, inflation, life expectancy, and other factors will vary. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
- Simplified Assumptions: This calculator uses simplified assumptions and does not fully account for taxes, healthcare costs, Social Security optimization, sequence of returns risk, or other critical factors that significantly impact retirement outcomes.
- Consult a Professional: Before making financial decisions, please consult with a qualified financial advisor, tax professional, or attorney who can provide personalized advice based on your complete financial situation.
- No Client Relationship: Using this calculator does not create an advisory relationship with Woolstone Wealth Management.

