Can You Retire on $200,000?

With rising costs, is200K enough? Enough for basics, but tight for emergencies or travel Learn more

The 4% Rule Reality Check

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Savings Milestones by Age

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How to Grow $200K Smartly

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Strategy #1

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Strategy #2

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Strategy #3

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Strategy #4

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Inflation & Tax Tips for 2025

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Case Study

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FAQ

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Can You Retire on $200,000?

Can You Retire on $200,000?

The 2025 Reality Check

Let’s break it

Let’s break it

The 4% Rule Reality Check

The 4% Rule Reality Check

The 4% Rule: 200K=Just200K=Just 8,000/year.

Savings Milestones by Age

Monthly Savings Needed to Hit $1.26M by 65:

Monthly Savings Needed to Hit $1.26M by 65:

How to Grow $200K Smartly

How to Grow $200K Smartly

Already have $200K? Double it with:

Already have $200K? Double it with:

Strategy #1

Reduce Housing Costs

Housing = 32% of retiree spending. Cut costs by:

Housing = 32% of retiree spending. Cut costs by:

Strategy #2

Optimize Social Security

*"Delay Social Security to age 70 → +77% benefits!"*

*"Delay Social Security to age 70 → +77% benefits!"*

Strategy #3

Plan for Healthcare

Healthcare gaps? Use HSAs (triple tax-free!)

Healthcare gaps? Use HSAs (triple tax-free!)

Strategy #4

Supplemental Income

Inflation & Tax Tips for 2025

Inflation & Tax Tips for 2025

2025 COLA: 2.5% (but inflation still bites).

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Dyana’s $200K Retirement

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