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Retirement Savings Calculator
Project retirement savings from current balance, monthly contributions, years, and return rate.
Formula
Retirement future value
Retirement projections are estimates and exclude taxes, fees, inflation, and market volatility.
FV = current x (1 + r)^n + contribution x (((1 + r)^n - 1) / r)
Monthly contributions compound with the selected annual return over the chosen years.
FAQs
Is this retirement projection guaranteed?+
No. It is an estimate based on the inputs you choose.
How does the Retirement Savings Calculator calculate the result?+
It uses the Retirement future value: FV = current x (1 + r)^n + contribution x (((1 + r)^n - 1) / r). Monthly contributions compound with the selected annual return over the chosen years.
What information do I need to use the Retirement Savings Calculator?+
Project retirement savings from current balance, monthly contributions, years, and return rate.
How accurate is the Retirement Savings Calculator?+
Retirement Savings Calculator applies the formula and assumptions shown on this page. Results may be rounded for readability, so verify changing rates, thresholds, medical guidance, or legal rules with the cited source or a qualified professional.
What should I check before using the Retirement Savings Calculator result?+
Check that the units, dates, rates, and assumptions match your situation. Change one input at a time to understand which values have the largest effect on the result.
Finance guide
How to use the Retirement Savings Calculator
Project retirement savings from current balance, monthly contributions, years, and return rate. The page also explains the retirement future value and shows a practical example: Monthly contributions compound with the selected annual return over the chosen years.
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Enter your details
Enter current balance, monthly contributions, years, and return rate, then complete any other fields shown in the calculator.
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Check the calculation
Review the result alongside the retirement future value: FV = current x (1 + r)^n + contribution x (((1 + r)^n - 1) / r).
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Compare scenarios
Change one or more inputs to see how they affect the retirement Savings Calculator result before you use the estimate.
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