Retirelens Calculator

How long will my retirement savings last?

Start with your money runway, then look wider. Retirelens helps you plan retirement across finance, health, purpose, connections, and legacy — not just your portfolio.

Runway risk

Estimated retirement runway

13 years

Your savings may run out around age 73 using these assumptions.

Careful case

Age 71

Base case

Age 73

Better case

Age 76

Your starting point

Use rough numbers first. You can improve the plan over time.

Examples: CPP, OAS, Social Security, pension, annuity, rental income.

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Your retirement runway

A simple projection based on your current assumptions.

Runway risk

Savings

$500,000

First-year gap

$42,000

Runway

13 years

Final balance

$0

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What this means

With $500,000 saved and a first-year income gap of $42,000, your savings may last about 13 years, until around age 73. Small changes in spending, inflation, and guaranteed income can materially change the result.

This is not the full retirement picture. Use this as your money snapshot, then plan the rest of your life around health, purpose, relationships, and legacy.

Plan more than your portfolio

Your finances are one lens. A confident retirement also needs clarity on health, purpose, relationships, and legacy — the same pillars we use across Retirelens.

Financial Readiness

Know where you stand and what to do next with your money.

74% of planners reported satisfaction with retirement income vs. 43% of non-planners (Goldman Sachs)

Health & Wellness

Secure solid coverage, stay ahead with preventive care and healthy habits a staple.

68% of adults ages 50–64 said they were concerned that federal policy changes could affect their health insurance coverage. (University of Michigan)

Lifestyle & Purpose

Shape days you look forward to, with steps to get there.

Research shows that a stronger sense of purpose is associated with lower mortality risk among adults over age 50. (American Medical Association)

Social Connections

Strengthen relationships and build a support circle.

A longitudinal study of adults aged 65+ found that older adults with more diverse social networks had a lower risk of death and better cognitive and physical function than those with less diverse networks. (Chico Health Aging Project)

Legacy Planning

Organize your assets and document so your family isn't left guessing.

Without a proper estate plan, more than half of families experience disputes or have assets end up under court control. (LegalShield)

How this calculator works

The calculator starts with your current savings, subtracts the gap between your annual spending and retirement income, then applies your selected investment return.

Each year, spending and income increase by your selected inflation rate. The result is a planning estimate, not a guarantee or financial advice.

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Frequently asked questions

Straight answers to common questions about this calculator.