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What's a Realistic Retirement Budget? I'm 48 With $430k Saved, Making $95,000 Annually

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A popular rule of thumb is that you'll usually need about 80% of your working income to maintain the same standard of living.

At age 48 you may well have several expenses that you shouldn't expect in retirement.

Remember the long-term costs associated with retirement, including taxes and inflation.

The rule of thumb is that you will need about 80% of your current income to maintain your standard of living in retirement.

By estimating your Social Security benefits and likely portfolio returns, you can forecast what your portfolio will earn in the long run.

Even with a conservative portfolio strategy, you're currently in a strong pre-retirement position.