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Retirement
401(k) Calculator
Estimates your 401(k) balance at retirement by compounding your employee contributions and employer match together at a 7% annual rate. Ideal for evaluating how much of your salary to contribute and whether you're capturing your full employer match.
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Retirement
401(k) Contribution Optimizer
See exactly how much your 401(k) earns when employer matching and tax savings are factored in. Use it when deciding what percentage of your salary to contribute each pay period.
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Key differences
| 401(k) Calculator | 401(k) Contribution Optimizer | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Retirement | Retirement |
| Inputs required | 4 | 5 |
| Result | 401(k) Balance at Retirement ($) | Total Annual Benefit ($) |
| What it does | Estimates your 401(k) balance at retirement by compounding your employee contributions and employer match together at a 7% annual rate. Ideal for evaluating how much of your salary to contribute and whether you're capturing your full employer match. | See exactly how much your 401(k) earns when employer matching and tax savings are factored in. Use it when deciding what percentage of your salary to contribute each pay period. |