how many good years do you need to have enough saved?

Assuming you want a family, 2 kids, live in nyc etc, it seems one needs to have 10mm saved to be able to retire? That’s equivalent to 10+ good years assuming you don’t over spend?

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Relatively speaking given you are in PE -  10-20 good years, with a few blowout years scattered about and equity/carry/something that will give you a chunky payout. You need to be realistic about the expenses that come with high earners, who have two kids - that takes a huge bite out no matter what you do, even if you avoid private schools and general lifestyle creep. A second high earner would help - that gets even tougher when kids are involved, as costs go parabolic if you don't have someone to take care of the kids. 

You also need a good amount of luck - avoid layoffs, tough economic cycles, draw downs on savings, your firm performing well - those all take a chunk out or slow you down. 

 

Totally depends on your lifestyle. 

Its absurd to think you need $10M saved to be comfortaly retired in NYC with 2 kids unless you're covering their expenses (and their kids) for the rest of your life.

If you mean $10M total net worth with your spouse, that sounds right if you want to sustain a comfortable lifestyle within Manhattan (assuming you're not one of those folks that think a comfortable living in NYC means owning a Hampton summer home).

 

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