Varied parameter
Saving rate
5% → 25%
Saving Rate Comparison
Software engineer in Barcelona · A volatile financial ride
This page compares financial outcomes for a Software engineer living in Barcelona, Spain, following the A volatile financial ride life scenario.
A highly unstable financial path combining income uncertainty, market swings, and repeated adverse events. Outcomes range widely, from recovery and growth to prolonged stagnation.
Barcelona combines a broad service and tech market with elevated living costs relative to the Spanish national average.
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 30 and runs until age 65.
- The initial annual labor income is €27,216.
- Labor income grows annually at an average rate of 4%.
- A labor income tax rate of 30% is applied to gross earnings.
- The saving rate varies between 5% and 25%.
- Minimum annual living expenses are €13,920.
- 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 2%.
- The simulation includes stochastic life events such as unemployment, health issue, 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. Most simulations fall between these two values.
| Scenario | Median Net Worth | P10 Net Worth | P90 Net Worth | FI Probability | FI Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5% | 34,650 | -3,237 | 106,123 | 0% | 64 |
| 10% | 132,798 | 65,341 | 304,901 | 8% | 62 |
| 15% | 247,389 | 130,539 | 505,189 | 31% | 61 |
| 20% | 361,783 | 189,213 | 717,598 | 58% | 59 |
| 25% | 468,329 | 249,699 | 935,363 | 78% | 58 |
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
