If you're picturing a stress-free retirement where you live off investment interest, use this easy formula to calculate how much of a principal you'll need.

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To find an investment's interest rate, substitute price, face value, and duration into a formula. For T-bills, subtract purchase price from face value, divide by face value, adjust for term. Online ...