Based on the inputs you provided, to provide the inflation-adjusted retirement income you desire, you may potentially need to save 0.0% of your yearly income (less any employer match, if applicable). This year, for example, the amount would be $0 or $0 a month. 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impact my retirement income needs?</a></li><li><a href="i-am-retired-how-long-will-my-savings-last">I'm retired, how long will my savings last?</a></li><li><a href="ret07">When should I begin saving for retirement?</a></li><li><a href="ret08">Should I convert discretionary expenses to savings?</a></li><li><a href="ret09">How much retirement income may my 401(k) provide?</a></li><li><a href="ret10">Compare a Roth 401(k) to a Traditional 401(K)</a></li></ul><table class='pure-table pure-table-bordered' role='grid'><tr><th scope="col">Age</th><th scope="col">Annual Salary Increasing @ 0.00%</th><th scope="col">Beginning Retirement Balance</th><th scope="col">Earnings<br/>Pre-Ret&#160;0.00%<br/>Post-Ret&#160;4.00%</th><th scope="col">Estimated Annual Savings </th><th scope="col">Retirement Income Replace <br/>100.00%</th><th scope="col">Annual Social Security Income</th><th scope="col">Annual Retirement Account Withdrawal</th><th scope="col">Ending Retirement Balance</th></tr><tr><td role="rowheader" scope="row">70</td><td>$60,000</td><td>$1,111,214</td><td>$44,449</td><td>$0</td><td>$60,000</td><td>$42,300</td><td>$17,700</td><td>$1,137,963</td></tr><tr><td role="rowheader" scope="row">71</td><td>0</td><td>1,137,963</td><td>45,519</td><td>0</td><td>60,000</td><td>42,300</td><td>17,700</td><td>1,165,781</td></tr><tr><td role="rowheader" scope="row">72</td><td>0</td><td>1,165,781</td><td>46,631</td><td>0</td><td>60,000</td><td>42,300</td><td>17,700</td><td>1,194,712</td></tr><tr><td role="rowheader" scope="row">73</td><td>0</td><td>1,194,712</td><td>47,788</td><td>0</td><td>60,000</td><td>42,300</td><td>17,700</td><td>1,224,801</td></tr><tr><td role="rowheader" scope="row">74</td><td>0</td><td>1,224,801</td><td>48,992</td><td>0</td><td>60,000</td><td>42,300</td><td>17,700</td><td>1,256,093</td></tr><tr><td role="rowheader" scope="row">75</td><td>0</td><td>1,256,093</td><td>50,244</td><td>0</td><td>60,000</td><td>42,300</td><td>17,700</td><td>1,288,637</td></tr><tr><td role="rowheader" scope="row">76</td><td>0</td><td>1,288,637</td><td>51,545</td><td>0</td><td>60,000</td><td>42,300</td><td>17,700</td><td>1,322,482</td></tr><tr><td role="rowheader" scope="row">77</td><td>0</td><td>1,322,482</td><td>52,899</td><td>0</td><td>60,000</td><td>42,300</td><td>17,700</td><td>1,357,681</td></tr><tr><td role="rowheader" scope="row">78</td><td>0</td><td>1,357,681</td><td>54,307</td><td>0</td><td>60,000</td><td>42,300</td><td>17,700</td><td>1,394,288</td></tr><tr><td role="rowheader" scope="row">79</td><td>0</td><td>1,394,288</td><td>55,772</td><td>0</td><td>60,000</td><td>42,300</td><td>17,700</td><td>1,432,360</td></tr><tr><td role="rowheader" scope="row">80</td><td>0</td><td>1,432,360</td><td>57,294</td><td>0</td><td>60,000</td><td>42,300</td><td>17,700</td><td>1,471,954</td></tr><tr><td role="rowheader" scope="row">81</td><td>0</td><td>1,471,954</td><td>58,878</td><td>0</td><td>60,000</td><td>42,300</td><td>17,700</td><td>1,513,133</td></tr><tr><td role="rowheader" scope="row">82</td><td>0</td><td>1,513,133</td><td>60,525</td><td>0</td><td>60,000</td><td>42,300</td><td>17,700</td><td>1,555,958</td></tr><tr><td role="rowheader" scope="row">83</td><td>0</td><td>1,555,958</td><td>62,238</td><td>0</td><td>60,000</td><td>42,300</td><td>17,700</td><td>1,600,496</td></tr><tr><td role="rowheader" scope="row">84</td><td>0</td><td>1,600,496</td><td>64,020</td><td>0</td><td>60,000</td><td>42,300</td><td>17,700</td><td>1,646,816</td></tr><tr><td role="rowheader" scope="row">85</td><td>0</td><td>1,646,816</td><td>65,873</td><td>0</td><td>60,000</td><td>42,300</td><td>17,700</td><td>1,694,989</td></tr><tr><td role="rowheader" scope="row">86</td><td>0</td><td>1,694,989</td><td>67,800</td><td>0</td><td>60,000</td><td>42,300</td><td>17,700</td><td>1,745,088</td></tr><tr><td role="rowheader" scope="row">87</td><td>0</td><td>1,745,088</td><td>69,804</td><td>0</td><td>60,000</td><td>42,300</td><td>17,700</td><td>1,797,192</td></tr><tr><td role="rowheader" scope="row">88</td><td>0</td><td>1,797,192</td><td>71,888</td><td>0</td><td>60,000</td><td>42,300</td><td>17,700</td><td>1,851,379</td></tr><tr><td role="rowheader" scope="row">89</td><td>0</td><td>1,851,379</td><td>74,055</td><td>0</td><td>60,000</td><td>42,300</td><td>17,700</td><td>1,907,734</td></tr><tr><td role="rowheader" scope="row">90</td><td>0</td><td>1,907,734</td><td>76,309</td><td>0</td><td>60,000</td><td>42,300</td><td>17,700</td><td>1,966,344</td></tr><tr><td role="rowheader" scope="row">91</td><td>0</td><td>1,966,344</td><td>78,654</td><td>0</td><td>60,000</td><td>42,300</td><td>17,700</td><td>2,027,297</td></tr><tr><td role="rowheader" scope="row">92</td><td>0</td><td>2,027,297</td><td>81,092</td><td>0</td><td>60,000</td><td>42,300</td><td>17,700</td><td>2,090,689</td></tr><tr><td role="rowheader" scope="row">93</td><td>0</td><td>2,090,689</td><td>83,628</td><td>0</td><td>60,000</td><td>42,300</td><td>17,700</td><td>2,156,617</td></tr><tr><td role="rowheader" scope="row">94</td><td>0</td><td>2,156,617</td><td>86,265</td><td>0</td><td>60,000</td><td>42,300</td><td>17,700</td><td>2,225,181</td></tr></table><h2>Further Resources</h2><ul style="list-style: unset !important;"><li>Read <a href="https://www.moneyhelpcenter.com/article/basics-retirement-planning/" target="_blank">the basics of retirement planning.</a></li><li>Calculate <a href="https://www.moneyhelpcenter.com/retirement/calculate/much-retirement-income-may-401k-provide/" target="_blank">how much retirement income your 401K may provide.</a></li><li>Discuss <a href="https://www.moneyhelpcenter.com/how-much-to-contribute-to-ira/" target="_blank">how much you should contribute to an IRA.</a></li><li>Calculate your <a href="https://www.moneyhelpcenter.com/retirement/calculate/social-security-retirement-income-estimator/" 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