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Retirement
401(k) Retirement Savings Calculator
Projects your 401(k) balance at retirement by modeling annual contributions, employer matching, salary growth, and investment returns year by year. Use it when optimizing how much to contribute to maximize your employer match and long-term wealth.
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Investing
401k Calculator
Projects your 401(k) balance at retirement by combining your current savings, ongoing contributions, employer match, and expected investment growth. Use it to see whether you are on track and how much employer matching adds to your nest egg.
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Key differences
| 401(k) Retirement Savings Calculator | 401k Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Retirement | Investing |
| Inputs required | 7 | 7 |
| Result | 401(k) Balance at Retirement ($) | 401k Balance at Retirement ($) |
| What it does | Projects your 401(k) balance at retirement by modeling annual contributions, employer matching, salary growth, and investment returns year by year. Use it when optimizing how much to contribute to maximize your employer match and long-term wealth. | Projects your 401(k) balance at retirement by combining your current savings, ongoing contributions, employer match, and expected investment growth. Use it to see whether you are on track and how much employer matching adds to your nest egg. |