Inspired by Tybee's post about taking money out of the stock market, and what is "enough," I'm curious as to what is an annual amount that you feel you would need to get by. I know that differs for everyone, but I've played around with numbers quite a bit, since my financial health was severely sidelined by the recession/MIL's house, etc.
Can you live on 25k? 35? 50? 75? More? I know it's a personal question and not everyone will want to answer. As for me, I am aiming towards living off of 30k with a paid-off home in a place with low property taxes. Because of the Apocalypse of 2008-2012, that is based on SS. I'll save what I can before I retire at 70+, and we'll be selling our home and downsizing and adding that to the kitty, but I'd like all my savings to be my emergency fund and not spend it down unless I have to.
Anyone else care to share their retirement bottom line?