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Retirement Calculator

See your projected retirement savings, and how much is growth.

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Projected nest egg
FV = current · (1 + r)ⁿ + PMT · [ ((1 + r)ⁿ − 1) ÷ r ]

r is the monthly return (annual ÷ 12) and n the months until retirement. The first term grows what you've already saved; the second is the future value of ongoing contributions. Starting a decade earlier often beats contributing more later, thanks to compounding.

Planning your retirement savings

This calculator projects your nest egg by compounding your existing savings and monthly contributions until retirement. The donut shows how much of the final figure you actually contributed versus how much compound growth added — a powerful illustration of why starting early matters.

Results are in nominal (future) dollars and returns aren't guaranteed. Use a conservative expected return and revisit the plan regularly.

For information only; not financial advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does this projection work? +

It compounds your current savings and monthly contributions monthly at your expected annual return until your retirement age, then shows how much came from contributions versus investment growth.

What return should I assume? +

Historically a diversified stock/bond portfolio has returned roughly 6–8% annually before inflation over long periods, but future returns are uncertain. Use a conservative figure and adjust.

Does it account for inflation? +

No — results are in future (nominal) dollars. To think in today's dollars, subtract an inflation estimate (e.g., 2–3%) from your expected return.

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