Varied parameter
Saving rate
5% → 25%
Saving Rate Comparison
Software engineer in Romania · Starting late
This page compares financial outcomes for a Software engineer living in Romania, following the Starting late life scenario.
A financial life that begins later, leaving fewer years for compounding to work. Success relies on disciplined saving, steady income, and sustained focus over a shorter horizon.
The comparison focuses on how changing the Saving rate influences long-term results, while all other assumptions remain constant.
Simulation Overview
Base scenario assumptions
- The simulation starts at age 40 and runs until age 65.
- The initial annual income is €30,800.
- Income grows annually at an average rate of 4%.
- 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.
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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% | 97,920.61 | 67,717.898 | 141,411.451 | 0% | 64 |
| 10% | 195,841.22 | 135,435.797 | 282,822.902 | 33% | 63 |
| 15% | 293,761.82999999996 | 203,153.68600000002 | 424,234.353 | 85% | 61 |
| 20% | 391,682.44 | 270,871.584 | 565,645.804 | 99% | 58 |
| 25% | 489,603.05 | 338,589.482 | 707,057.255 | 99% | 56 |
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
