1. Using the 25x rule
Andrew Latham, managing editor at SuperMoney, said his favorite method for calculating retirement money is the 25x rule. The calculation is quite simple — all you have to do is multiply the annual income you think you will need in retirement by 25.
"So, if you estimate you will need $80,000 per year when you retire, aim to save $2 million," he said.
He added that he also supports the 33x rule for savers who want to be on the conservative side, since it assumes a 3% withdrawal rate. With the 33x rule and a target income of $80,000 per year, an early retiree would want to save $2.64 million before they leave their job.
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