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🎯 Savings Goal Calculator
Pick a target amount and starting balance. Solve for either: (1) months to reach target given a monthly contribution, or (2) required monthly contribution given a target date.
Examples
Target $80k, start $10k, $1,500/mo @ 4.5%Reach goal in ~42 monthsNeed $80k in 36 months, start $10kNeed ~$1,825/month at 4.5% APRFrequently asked questions
What interest rate to use for savings?
High-yield savings: 4-5% currently. Money market: similar. Treasury bills (4-5%): safer than savings but more friction. For longer horizons consider laddered CDs.
Should I include this in retirement plans?
Use a separate retirement calculator — they use higher return assumptions and tax-advantaged accounts. This tool is for shorter goals (1-10 years).
How do I avoid spending the savings?
Use a separate high-yield account with auto-transfer on payday. Out of sight, out of mind. Some banks let you nickname accounts ("Down payment, don't touch").
About this calculator
Savings Goal Calculator runs entirely in your browser using standard formulas. No data is sent to any server. We don't share your inputs with lenders, brokers, or anyone else — there's no funnel and no follow-up email.
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Why this calculator
vs typical free finance-calculator sites
| RichCalcs | Typical free site | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Signup required | No | Often (for full results) |
| Ads inside the calculator | No | Yes (banner + sidebar) |
| Lead capture (email / phone) | No | Yes — sold to lenders |
| Data sent to server | No (browser-only) | Yes (analytics + tracking) |
| Amortization schedule | Full table | Often summary only |
| Bookmarkable URL per calc | Yes | Mixed |
| Loads in under 1s | Yes (static) | Often slow (ad tracking) |
| Open source | Yes | No |