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Retirement Income Gap Calculator
Identify the monthly income gap between expenses and guaranteed sources, then size the annuity needed to close it.
Live rate environment
Updated May 11, 2026
10-Yr Treasury
4.32%
FRED / U.S. Treasury
Fed Cut Probability
42%
Next FOMC June 17, 2026
Avg 5-Yr MYGA
5.60%
Industry average
SPIA @ 65M / $100K
$600/mo
Life-only payout
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How this calculator works
Identify the monthly income gap between expenses and guaranteed sources, then size the annuity needed to close it.
Inputs: Monthly expenses, Social Security est., Pension, Other guaranteed income.
Output: Monthly gap and recommended annuity income ($).
Methodology: this calculator uses publicly available industry-average inputs (SSA Period Life Table, Federal Reserve Treasury yields, average carrier-published rate cards). Output is illustrative only. Actual carrier quotes vary by carrier, contract features, and current market conditions. Verify with the carrier or a licensed advisor before purchase.