CFO Corner Week 29: Do You Know How Much You Need to Retire?

Ever been asked your retirement number and gone completely blank? You're not alone — and today we're fixing that in under ten minutes. In this episode, we break down a dead-simple way to calculate your personal retirement number: how much you'll actually need to spend each year, and the one formula that turns that into a real savings target. No spreadsheets, no jargon — just math you can do on a napkin. Why "I'll figure it out later" keeps people stuck The 70–85% rule for estimating retirement spending The 4% rule, explained simply (with a real example) The most common mistakes people make when guessing their number Why retirement isn't cheaper — it's just different 💬 "Your first number doesn't need to be right — it just needs to exist." Budget Blueprint Builder — Our one-hour workshop with an Excel and Google Sheets template built for exactly this kind of mid-year reset. $47. Linked Here! 📘 The Confident Investor Blueprint This is education, not personalized financial advice. Read the full Show Notes Here! Thanks to our sponsor:   Rakuten   Thanks for tuning in and come back each week for a brand new episode! If you liked the episode, don’t forget to hit subscribe, rate & review! Check out our FREE Newsletter to get all of our latest advice and freebies!   Connect with us on Instagram @your.money.style   Visit our website for articles, resources, and more at www.liveyourmoneystyle.com