Saving Rate Comparison
Lawyer in Romania
Simulation Overview
Base scenario assumptions
- The simulation starts at age 40 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 varies between 5% and 25%.
- Minimum annual living expenses are €9,000.
- Savings are invested with stochastic annual returns.
- The average annual return is 5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5% | 51,118.21 | 35,221.866 | 74,652.43800000001 | 0% | None |
| 10% | 102,236.41500000001 | 70,443.731 | 149,304.87600000002 | 0% | 62 |
| 15% | 153,354.625 | 105,665.597 | 223,957.314 | 10% | 64 |
| 20% | 204,472.83000000002 | 140,887.462 | 298,609.75200000004 | 39% | 63 |
| 25% | 255,591.03999999998 | 176,109.328 | 373,262.18000000005 | 70% | 61 |
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
