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Future Value Calculator

Project what a lump sum plus regular yearly contributions will grow to at a given rate of return. Use it to forecast investments, savings plans, and retirement balances.

Present Value (starting amount) ($)

Annual Return Rate (%)

Number of Years (years)

Annual Contribution ($)

Financial

Retirement Savings Calculator

Project the size of your retirement nest egg given your current age, retirement age, monthly contribution, and expected investment return. Use it to test whether your current saving rate is on track for the retirement income you actually want and to see how much more you need to set aside each month to close any gap.

Current Age (years)

Retirement Age (years)

Monthly Contribution ($)

Expected Annual Return (%)

Key differences

	Future Value Calculator	Retirement Savings Calculator
Category	Financial	Financial
Inputs required	4	4
Result	Future Value ($)	Retirement Savings ($)
What it does	Project what a lump sum plus regular yearly contributions will grow to at a given rate of return. Use it to forecast investments, savings plans, and retirement balances.	Project the size of your retirement nest egg given your current age, retirement age, monthly contribution, and expected investment return. Use it to test whether your current saving rate is on track for the retirement income you actually want and to see how much more you need to set aside each month to close any gap.