Retirement Date Calculator

Calculate how many years until retirement. Find your target retirement date based on your age.

🏖️ Date & Time📐 Retirement Date = Birth Date + Target Retirement Age
Birth year
Birth month 1-12
Target retirement age
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Formula & Reference

VariableFormulaUnits
Retirement Date CalculatorRetirement Date = Birth Date + Target Retirement Ageyears remaining

Step-by-Step Examples

Example 1
Born 1975 Retire at 65

Born June 1975.

  • Retirement: June 2040
  • ~15 years from 2025
✓ June 2040
Example 2
Early Retirement 55

Born 1980, target 55.

  • Retirement: 2035 | 10 years away
✓ 2035 early retirement
Example 3
Full SS Age

Born 1970, age 67.

  • Full SS benefits: 2037
✓ 2037 full retirement

Real-World Applications

Common Mistakes to Avoid

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Planning only one age

Build a range: earliest, optimal, latest. SS at 70 = 8%/year more than at 67.

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Ignoring full SS age

Taking SS at 62 = 25-30% permanent reduction vs age 67.

Frequently Asked Questions

When can I retire in the US?
SS early eligibility: 62. Full retirement: 66-67. Max benefits: 70. Medicare: 65.
How much to retire?
Rule of thumb: 25x annual expenses (4% withdrawal rate).
What is FIRE?
Financial Independence Retire Early. Save 25x expenses and retire in your 30s-40s.

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