Tool
Monthly income from a lump sum
You have a lump sum and want to live off it: calculate the monthly income you can withdraw over the number of years you set, with the capital invested in the meantime.
Sustainable monthly withdrawal
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Depleting the capital exactly at the end of the term
Interest-only withdrawal (perpetual)—
Total withdrawn over the term—
Return generated during retirement—
Assumptions & method
- Monthly income = an annuity that draws down the capital over the term: C × i ÷ (1 − (1+i)^−n), with i = rate ÷ 12.
- The 'interest only' line (C × i) is the withdrawal that never touches the capital: smaller, but perpetual.
- Nominal figures: with 4% inflation, a fixed monthly income loses ~33% of purchasing power in 10 years. Consider withdrawing less at the start.
- Excludes ISR on returns and the intermediary's fees. Editable assumptions; not a recommendation.
FAQ
The essentials, in brief
How much capital do I need to retire?
Flip the question in this calculator: move the capital until the monthly income is enough for you. Quick rule: every $1,000,000 supports roughly $7,000–8,000 a month for 25 years at moderate rates.
What if I live longer than the term?
That's longevity risk: the capital runs out. The options are to plan for more years, withdraw interest only, or buy a life annuity from an insurer that takes on that risk.
And if returns vary?
The order of returns matters: bad years early in retirement hurt more than at the end. That's why a liquid buffer of 1–2 years of spending and conservative assumptions are advisable.
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