Barista FIRE Calculator

Barista FIRE means working part-time to cover part of your living expenses while the rest comes from portfolio withdrawals — allowing your investments to continue compounding at a slower pace. Enter your numbers below to see your timeline.

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Portfolio at Barista FIRE Your projected portfolio value at the age you transition to Barista FIRE. This shows how much you'll have accumulated before switching to part-time work.
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Expected portfolio value when transitioning to Barista FIRE
Annual Savings The amount you save each year, calculated as your annual income minus annual expenses.
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Current investments per year
Savings Rate The percentage of your income that you save each year. A higher savings rate accelerates your path to financial independence.
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Percentage of income saved
Years to Barista FIRE Number of years until you reach your Barista FIRE age and can transition to part-time work.
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Time until part-time transition
FIRE Number Portfolio value needed for full financial independence, calculated as Annual Living Expenses (monthly × 12) ÷ Safe Withdrawal Rate.
Target portfolio for full FIRE

Progress to FIRE

Current Portfolio
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Full FIRE
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Barista FIRE
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Age / Year Portfolio FIRE Number Gap Phase
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30 Age
37 Barista Age
$150K Portfolio

About This Barista FIRE Calculator

This free Barista FIRE Calculator helps you plan the semi-retirement sweet spot: work part-time to cover living expenses while your invested portfolio keeps growing toward full financial independence. Enter your current savings, barista income target, and retirement goals to see exactly when you can make the switch — and how much faster you'll reach FIRE compared to full-time work. Based on the Barista FIRE strategy →