Retirement Savings at Age 43
How much you should have saved, your projected retirement nest egg, and monthly income estimates using the 4% withdrawal rule.
Projected Savings by Contribution Rate
| Saving Rate | Monthly | At Age 67 | Monthly Income* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | $625 | $301,412 | $1,005/mo |
| 15% | $938 | $452,118 | $1,507/mo |
| 20% | $1,250 | $602,824 | $2,009/mo |
| 25% | $1,563 | $753,530 | $2,512/mo |
* Monthly income based on 4% withdrawal rule. Assumes 4% real return (7% nominal − 3% inflation). Starting from $0 today.
Savings Milestones (at 15% savings rate)
Retirement Planning at Age 43
At 43, you should have roughly 4× your salary ($300,000) saved for retirement. If you're behind, consider maximizing catch-up contributions to 401(k)s ($7,500 extra/year for those 50+) and IRAs ($1,000 extra/year). You still have 24 years of growth ahead.
Use our FIRE calculator for early retirement scenarios, or check our net worth benchmarks at age 43.
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