Investment Return Comparison
Lawyer in Romania
Simulation Overview
Base scenario assumptions
- The simulation starts at age 30 and runs until age 65.
- The initial annual income is €18,000.
- Income grows annually at an average rate of 3%.
- An income tax rate of 10% is applied to gross income.
- The saving rate is set to 40%.
- Minimum annual living expenses are €9,000.
- Savings are invested with stochastic annual returns.
- The average annual return is 6%, with year-to-year variability.
- All values are expressed in real terms, assuming average annual inflation of 3%.
- The simulation includes stochastic life events such as unemployment, and health issue.
- These events may temporarily affect income, expenses, or net worth.
- Financial independence is defined as having net worth equal to 25 times annual expenses.
- Bankruptcy is triggered if net worth remains below €0 for 2 consecutive years.
Scenario Comparison
Results are shown as a realistic range. P10 represents a pessimistic outcome, while P90 represents an optimistic outcome.
| Scenario | Median Net Worth | P10 Net Worth | P90 Net Worth | FI Probability | FI Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3% | 596,046.94 | 389,660.08 | 903,332.301 | 100% | 49 |
| 5% | 849,560.89 | 544,068.1819999999 | 1,321,611.5869999998 | 100% | 47 |
| 7% | 1,248,325.205 | 792,598.199 | 1,988,963.818 | 100% | 46 |
How Your Financial Life Evolves
These charts show how each scenario affects long-term outcomes, including expected wealth, downside risk, and the likelihood of achieving financial independence.
Net Worth Median
Net Worth Range
Fi Probability
Fi Median Age
