How much do I need for $1M retirement?

30-year-old engineer reverse-engineers millionaire retirement plan.

Retire with $1M - SPY Strategy
SPY (State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust)
Expected Return: ~13%/year
SPYETF
Moderate Risk
Initial Investment
$20k
One-time
Monthly Contribution
$1,000
Per month
Investment Period
25y
Duration

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An educational example based on past data, not a forecast or financial advice.