Coast FIRE Calculator

Find the amount you need today so compounding alone funds retirement.

Coast FIRE explained

You reach Coast FIRE when your current investments, left untouched, will compound into your full FIRE number by retirement. After that point you only need to cover current expenses — you can "coast" or take a lower-stress job (Barista FIRE).

The math

Coast number = FIRE number ÷ (1 + return)^(years to retirement). The earlier you hit it, the more powerful compounding becomes.

Frequently asked questions

What is Barista FIRE?

A variant where you have enough that part-time or lower-paid work (like a barista) covers current expenses while investments coast to full FIRE.