This guide will explain how much money you need to retire with $200k a year in income.
- If you are close to transitioning to retirement, check our Retirement Planning Guide.
- If you are not close to transitioning to retirement, check out our Guaranteed Retirement Income Guide.
How Much Do You Need To Retire With $200,000 a Year In Income?
After researching 326 annuity products from 57 insurance companies, our data calculated that $3,809,524 would immediately generate $200,000 annually for the rest of a person’s life starting at age 60, guaranteed. Our data calculated that $3,478,261 would immediately generate $200,000 annually for life starting at age 65. Our data calculated that $3,200,000 would immediately generate $200,000 annually for life starting at age 70.
The table below illustrates how much money you will need to invest today to generate $200k annually for life, guaranteed. We use an annuity to calculate the investment amount since they are the only retirement plan to guarantee an income for life. The starting age is on the left, and the retirement age is at the top.
| Age | 60 | 65 | 70 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | $1,899,888 | $1,548,194 | $1,309,166 |
| 45 | $2,093,144 | $1,683,502 | $1,406,806 |
| 50 | $2,217,530 | $1,826,226 | $1,265,442 |
| 55 | $3,016,592 | $1,995,778 | $1,661,124 |
Why Buy An Annuity?
Annuities are the only retirement plan in the United States that provides a guarantee of income, even if the funds run out. These plans help you manage your expenses from day to day and never leave you worrying about running out of money, no matter how many years go by.
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