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Retirement nest-egg target

What this is

How much do you actually need saved up to retire on a given income?

Target income minus CPP/OAS = what the portfolio must produce. Divide by safe withdrawal rate (4% rule) to get the nest egg needed. $1M portfolio supports $40k/yr at 4%.

Income from portfolio

$48,000

Nest-egg required

$1,200,000

At withdrawal rate

4.00%

Annual income mix: CPP/OAS + portfolio

$22K
$48K
CPP / OAS / pension: $22KNeeded from portfolio: $48K

Max CPP 2026 ≈ $17,478/yr at 65; max OAS ≈ $8,800/yr at 65. Most Canadians get 60-80% of max CPP. Add DB pensions to 'CPP/OAS' if you have one.

Disclaimer

Educational, not financial advice. Output is generated by an AI assistant using simplified assumptions. Tax rates, contribution limits, and benefit amounts change annually; confirm with a CFP, CPA, or the relevant Canadian regulator (CRA, FSRA, OSC, IIROC) before acting.