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College Savings (529) Calculator

Estimate the monthly contribution needed to fully fund four years of college using a 529 plan, factoring in your child's age, education inflation, investment returns, and your current balance.

Child's Current Age (years)

Current Annual College Cost ($)

Education Inflation Rate

Expected Annual Return (%)

Current 529 Balance ($)

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Budgeting

Retirement Savings Calculator

Calculate the monthly contribution you need to retire comfortably at your target age. Uses your current savings, expected investment return, and a 25× income target based on the 4% withdrawal rule.

Current Age (years)

Planned Retirement Age (years)

Current Retirement Savings ($)

Desired Annual Retirement Income ($)

Expected Annual Return

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Key differences

	College Savings (529) Calculator	Retirement Savings Calculator
Category	Budgeting	Budgeting
Inputs required	5	5
Result	Monthly Savings Needed ($)	Required Monthly Savings ($)
What it does	Estimate the monthly contribution needed to fully fund four years of college using a 529 plan, factoring in your child's age, education inflation, investment returns, and your current balance.	Calculate the monthly contribution you need to retire comfortably at your target age. Uses your current savings, expected investment return, and a 25× income target based on the 4% withdrawal rule.