Retirement Lifestyle Budget Calculator

How much do I need to fund my retirement lifestyle?

Estimate your future expenses and the income you may need to support them. 

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Planning for retirement starts with understanding what your lifestyle may cost.

Estimate your current expenses, explore different spending scenarios and see the income you might require to fund the retirement you’re planning. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Using your current spending as an initial guide, the calculator helps you estimate your retirement expenses across a range of spending categories and provides an indication of the income you may need to support your chosen lifestyle in retirement. The calculator uses a range of assumptions to estimate future retirement expenses and income needs. Details about the assumptions used can be found within the calculator methodology screen.

The amount you'll need is dependent on your lifestyle goals and expected expenses. The calculator helps estimate the income required to support your chosen retirement lifestyle. 

Reviewing your expected spending is a good first step. You may wish to reconsider certain lifestyle assumptions, explore ways to increase your retirement savings, or discuss your options with a Client Service Manager.  

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