Calculate Retirement Savings & Project Your Retirement Date Instantly
Calculate how much you need to save for retirement. Project savings growth, estimate monthly retirement income, and see if you're on track to meet your goals with Social Security and inflation adjustments.
How to Use Retirement Calculator
How to Use Retirement Calculator
Try Example Presets: Click on presets like "Early Career (25)", "Mid Career (40)", "Late Career (55)", or "Aggressive Saver" to see sample scenarios.
Enter Current Age: Input your current age. The calculator works for ages 18-100.
Enter Retirement Age: Input when you plan to retire. Must be greater than your current age.
Set Desired Retirement Income: Enter the annual income you want in retirement, in today's dollars. A common guideline is 70-80% of pre-retirement income.
Enter Social Security Details: Input when you plan to start Social Security (62-70) and your estimated monthly benefit. Check ssa.gov for your estimate.
Enter Current Savings: Input your total retirement savings across all accounts (401k, IRA, etc.).
Set Monthly Contribution: Enter how much you contribute to retirement accounts each month, including employer matches.
Set Expected Return: Enter your expected annual investment return. Historically, a diversified portfolio averages 6-8%.
Set Inflation Rate: Enter expected inflation. The historical average is about 2-3%.
Click Calculate: See your projected savings, monthly retirement income, and whether you're on track.
Review Results: Check if you have a savings gap or surplus and review personalized recommendations.
View Growth Table: Click "Show Table" to see year-by-year savings growth projection.
Key Concepts
- 4% Rule: A guideline suggesting you can safely withdraw 4% of savings annually in retirement.
- Required Savings: Based on 25x your annual income needs (inverse of 4% rule).
- Inflation Adjustment: Shows what your savings will be worth in today's dollars.
- Social Security: Provides additional income but may not be available until age 62-70.
Tips
- Start saving early - compound growth is powerful
- Maximize employer 401k matches (free money)
- Consider Roth vs Traditional accounts for tax diversification
- Increase contributions with each raise
- Review and rebalance investments periodically
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