Savings Goal Calculator

Free savings goal calculator with two modes: calculate time to reach your goal, or calculate how much to save monthly. See month-by-month growth, progress milestones, and compare what-if scenarios with different rates and contributions.

Time to Reach Your Goal
6 years 2 months
Saving $500.00/month at 5% annual return
Total Deposits
$42,000.00
Interest Earned
$8,035.37
Final Balance
$50,035.37
Progress Toward Goal
10.0%
25%
50%
75%
$0.00$50,000.00
25%
$12,500.00
Month 15
50%
$25,000.00
Month 36
75%
$37,500.00
Month 56
100%
$50,000.00
Month 74
Savings Growth Over Time
Goal: $50,000.00
1
8
15
22
29
36
43
50
57
64
71
74
Deposits
Interest
Goal
What-If Scenarios
3.0% rate
6 years 8 months
Monthly: $500.00
Interest earned: $5,325.08
5.0% rateCURRENT
6 years 2 months
Monthly: $500.00
Interest earned: $8,035.37
7.0% rate
5 years 10 months
Monthly: $500.00
Interest earned: $10,586.19
Month-by-Month Breakdown (74 months)
MonthDepositInterestBalance
Start----$5,000.00
1$500.00$20.83$5,520.83
2$500.00$23.00$6,043.84
3$500.00$25.18$6,569.02
4$500.00$27.37$7,096.39
5$500.00$29.57$7,625.96
6$500.00$31.77$8,157.73
7$500.00$33.99$8,691.72
8$500.00$36.22$9,227.94
9$500.00$38.45$9,766.39
10$500.00$40.69$10,307.08
11$500.00$42.95$10,850.03
12$500.00$45.21$11,395.24
... 56 more months ...
69$500.00$191.02$46,536.82
70$500.00$193.90$47,230.73
71$500.00$196.79$47,927.52
72$500.00$199.70$48,627.22
73$500.00$202.61$49,329.83
74$500.00$205.54$50,035.37
How It Works
FV = PV(1+r)n + PMT x ((1+r)n - 1) / r
FV = Future Value (your goal)
PV = Present Value (current savings)
PMT = Monthly payment (contribution)
r = Monthly interest rate (annual rate / 12)
n = Number of months
Interest is compounded monthly. Results are estimates and do not account for taxes, inflation, or variable interest rates. Consult a financial advisor for personalized guidance.

How to Use Savings Goal Calculator

  1. 1Enter your savings goal amount.
  2. 2Input current savings and interest rate.
  3. 3Choose mode: time to goal or monthly amount needed.
  4. 4View growth chart and milestone timeline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much should I save each month?

A common guideline is to save 20% of your income (50/30/20 rule). Enter your goal and timeline to see the exact monthly amount needed.

How long will it take to save $10,000?

It depends on your monthly contribution and interest rate. Saving $500/month at 4% APY would take about 19 months.

Should I include interest in my savings plan?

Yes! Even a high-yield savings account (4-5% APY) significantly reduces the time or monthly amount needed to reach your goal.

About Savings Goal Calculator

Free savings goal calculator with two modes: calculate time to reach your goal, or calculate how much to save monthly. See month-by-month growth, progress milestones, and compare what-if scenarios with different rates and contributions.

NexTool's Savings Goal Calculator is completely free to use with no sign-up required. Your data is processed directly in your browser and never sent to our servers, ensuring complete privacy and instant results.

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