Retirement Savings Calculator

Determine your retirement savings target based on your desired retirement age, lifestyle, and expected returns.

Savings Goal Calculator

Remaining to save
$10,000.00
Monthly contribution needed
$184.17
Total you'll contribute
$11,049.91
Interest earned
$0.00
Assumes monthly compounding and contributions at end of each month.

How It Works

Estimate annual retirement expenses (typically 70-80% of pre-retirement income)

Multiply by expected retirement years (20-30 years)

Subtract expected Social Security and pension income

Remaining gap is your retirement savings target

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do I need to save for retirement?

A common rule: 25x your annual retirement expenses. If you need $60k/year in retirement, aim for $1.5M saved. This assumes 4% annual withdrawal rate and 30-year retirement.

Am I saving enough for retirement?

Benchmarks by age: 1x salary by 30, 3x by 40, 6x by 50, 8x by 60, 10x by 67. If you're behind, increase savings rate by 1-2% annually and delay retirement if possible.

What's a good retirement savings rate?

15-20% of gross income is ideal. This includes employer 401(k) match. If starting late (40+), aim for 25-30% to catch up.

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