Age 37 and retirement age 60 . Having corpus of 45 lakh with me in mutual fund stocks and gold . Having 1 5 years old son and wife together living. Monthly expenses are 55 k and investing 35K in MF out of total monthly earning 90K. how much amount I need after retirement to live comfortably life.

Ans: You are 37 now. You plan to retire at 60. That gives you 23 years to invest. You are already doing well with a Rs. 45 lakh corpus and Rs. 35K SIP.

Let us now assess how much you may need post-retirement to maintain a comfortable lifestyle.

 

Understanding Your Current Lifestyle
You spend Rs. 55K per month now.

 

That equals Rs. 6.6 lakh per year.

 

Your family includes your wife and 15-year-old son.

 

Your lifestyle may not reduce drastically post-retirement.

 

In fact, medical and personal expenses may go up.

 

So, we must plan inflation-adjusted future needs.

 

You have 23 years until retirement.

 

Inflation may reduce the value of money every year.

 

Assuming average lifestyle inflation, your future needs will increase.

 

Estimating Retirement Corpus Required
With 6% inflation, Rs. 55K/month becomes about Rs. 2.1 lakh/month in 23 years.

 

That means you will need about Rs. 25 lakh annually after retirement.

 

Post-retirement, you may live till 85. That means 25 years of retired life.

 

For 25 years, you’ll need income generation from your corpus.

 

This should beat inflation and also give you a steady income.

 

Therefore, your target corpus should ideally be Rs. 4 crore to Rs. 5 crore.

 

This range considers inflation, life expectancy, healthcare, and travel goals.

 

Evaluating Your Current Position
You have Rs. 45 lakh saved already. That’s a great start.

 

You invest Rs. 35K monthly in mutual funds.

 

You have a stable income of Rs. 90K/month.

 

Your savings rate is 39%. Very impressive.

 

You have disciplined investing behaviour.

 

You are also diversified into gold and stocks.

 

This gives a strong base for compounding.

 

Assuming a balanced risk profile, you can aim for 10-12% annual returns.

 

Over 23 years, your current savings and SIPs can help you reach your target.

 

Suggestions to Maximise Retirement Readiness
Continue Rs. 35K SIP monthly without fail.

 

Gradually increase SIP amount by 5-10% every year.

 

This will match inflation and grow your contribution.

 

Shift equity-heavy funds to moderate risk 5 years before retirement.

 

Ensure you hold diversified mutual funds managed by reputed AMCs.

 

Avoid index funds. They only copy the market.

 

Index funds don’t protect you in falling markets.

 

Actively managed funds aim to beat the market.

 

A skilled fund manager can control downside.

 

Direct mutual funds seem low-cost. But they miss human guidance.

 

A Certified Financial Planner-backed MFD can guide with proper rebalancing.

 

You will need help during market falls.

 

Regular plan through MFD with CFP gives personalised support.

 

Avoid real estate as an investment. It lacks liquidity.

 

Real estate also has tax, maintenance, and legal hassles.

 

Instead, focus on mutual funds, gold, and debt allocation.

 

You can also add PPF and NPS for retirement safety.

 

Allocate 10-15% of savings into gold as a hedge.

 

Ensure your emergency fund is ready for 6-12 months of expenses.

 

Don’t forget health insurance with Rs. 10-25 lakh cover.

 

It will reduce medical pressure post-retirement.

 

Consider term insurance until your child becomes financially stable.

 

You can surrender any LIC or ULIP policies.

 

Reinvest surrender amount into mutual funds for higher growth.

 

Set goal-wise buckets for wealth creation, son’s education, and retirement.

 

Review your plan with a Certified Financial Planner every year.

 

Don’t chase returns. Focus on consistency and time in market.

 

Compounding works best with patience and discipline.

 

Rebalance portfolio once a year. Reduce risk as age increases.

 

Keep your wife involved in your financial planning.

 

Teach your son about basic finance. It’ll help him in future.

 

Income Strategy Post Retirement
Use Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP) for monthly income.

 

SWP gives you monthly income from mutual funds.

 

It’s tax-efficient compared to fixed deposits.

 

SWP from equity funds has new tax rules.

 

Long term capital gains above Rs. 1.25 lakh taxed at 12.5%.

 

Short-term gains taxed at 20%.

 

SWP can be created from balanced or multi-cap funds.

 

Mix it with debt funds for safety and lower volatility.

 

Plan 3 income buckets – Immediate, Medium, Long-Term.

 

Immediate (0-5 yrs) – keep low-risk debt and liquid funds.

 

Medium (5-10 yrs) – hold balanced and flexi-cap funds.

 

Long term (10+ yrs) – invest in small and mid-cap funds.

 

This strategy protects capital while providing income.

 

Tax planning must be done smartly to reduce outgo.

 

Withdraw money in tax-smart way from various buckets.

 

You can use HUF account for tax savings if applicable.

 

Steps You Can Take Now
Make a written goal for Rs. 4 to 5 crore retirement corpus.

 

Continue monthly SIP of Rs. 35K. Increase yearly if possible.

 

Keep investing bonus and lump sum into mutual funds.

 

Do not pause SIPs during market falls.

 

Track goal progress every 2-3 years.

 

Match asset allocation as per life stage.

 

Buy health insurance separately for self and wife.

 

Plan your son’s higher education with a separate corpus.

 

Avoid using retirement fund for child’s education.

 

Keep estate planning documents updated.

 

Write a Will. Nominate family across all accounts.

 

Keep records of mutual funds, stocks, insurance in one place.

 

Inform spouse about everything.

 

This reduces family stress in your absence.

 

Treat retirement planning as life goal, not just financial goal.

 

Retirement is your longest holiday. Plan it with joy.

 

Discipline + time + patience = financial freedom.

 

Finally
You are already doing very well. Your monthly investments are strong. Expenses are controlled. Lifestyle is modest and focused.

You need around Rs. 4 to 5 crore corpus. This will help you live comfortably post 60.

You have 23 years. That’s enough time to build this corpus. You must continue with focused discipline. And review your plan regularly with a Certified Financial Planner.

This way, your retirement will be peaceful. And full of freedom.

 

Best Regards,
K. Ramalingam, MBA, CFP,
Chief Financial Planner,
www.holisticinvestment.in
https://www.youtube.com/@HolisticInvestment