Retirement Savings Calculator

Plan your retirement by calculating how much you need to save and projecting your retirement savings growth over time.

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Current Information

Current Age

Retirement Age

Current Savings ($)

Monthly Contribution ($)

Investment Assumptions

Annual Return (%)

Inflation Rate (%)

Retirement Income ($)

Investment Return (%)

Retirement Planning Guide

Planning for retirement is one of the most important financial decisions you'll make. Our calculator helps you understand if you're on track.

Key Factors

Start early: Benefit from compound growth
Inflation: Consider its impact on purchasing power
Healthcare: Account for costs in retirement
Diversify: Spread investments for better returns

Retirement Rules of Thumb

15% rule: Save 15% of your income for retirement
25x rule: Have 25x your annual expenses saved
4% rule: Sustainable withdrawal rate for income
Social Security: Replaces ~40% of pre-retirement income

Future Value Formula

FV = PV × (1 + r)ⁿ + PMT × [((1 + r)ⁿ - 1) / r]

Where: FV = Future Value, PV = Present Value, PMT = Monthly Payment, r = Monthly interest rate, n = Number of periods

Pro Tips

401(k) match: Take advantage of employer matches
Roth IRA: Consider for tax-free growth
Raises: Increase contributions when you get raises
Review: Adjust your plan annually

Retirement Summary

                                    Projected Savings at Retirement:
                                    $0
                                

                                    In today's dollars:
                                    $0
                                    (inflation-adjusted)
                                

Years to Retirement: 0

Annual Retirement Income Available: $0

Retirement Savings Status: --

Savings Gap: $0

Retirement Analysis

Complete the form above to see your detailed retirement analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is a realistic investment return rate? ▼

Historically, the S&P 500 has returned about 10% annually before inflation. Adjusted for inflation, real returns are closer to 6-7%. Conservatively, many financial planners use 5-6% for long-term projections.

What inflation rate should I use? ▼

The historical average inflation rate in the US is roughly 3%. Using 2.5% to 3.5% is standard for most retirement calculations to ensure you maintain your purchasing power.

How much should I contribute monthly? ▼

A common recommendation is to save 15% of your gross income. If you start later in life (e.g., after 40), you may need to save 20% or more to catch up.