How to use the Retirement Calculator
- 1 Enter the values requested by the calculator.
- 2 Review the result and the assumptions shown with it.
How this calculator works
Project savings to a target retirement age and compare the result with an income-based target.
Assumptions and limitations
A simplified illustration with constant returns and deposits. It ignores inflation, taxes, fees, changing returns, longevity and benefit income; the withdrawal rate is an assumption you choose, not a recommendation.
Further reading: Investor.gov: Compound interest calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How is this estimate calculated?
Project savings to a target retirement age and compare the result with an income-based target.
What should I keep in mind?
A simplified illustration with constant returns and deposits. It ignores inflation, taxes, fees, changing returns, longevity and benefit income; the withdrawal rate is an assumption you choose, not a recommendation.
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