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Big Life Goals

Savings Goal Calculator

Enter your goal, current savings, target date, and expected rate of return. See exactly what you need to save each month — then model how saving more moves your arrival date.

Your numbers

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Down payment, wedding, vacation, retirement top-up...

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What you have saved toward this goal today

36 months from today

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Required Monthly Contribution
$602
to reach $30,000 by June 2029 at 4.5% annual return
Timeline
3 yr
Growth Earned
$2,350
interest and returns

What if I save more?

Increase your monthly contribution to see how much sooner you reach your goal.

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per month
New Arrival Date
June 2029
Months Sooner
On pace

Your money at work

Each bar shows your fixed monthly contribution (navy) with the interest earned that month stacked on top (gold). Hover any bar for the breakdown.

By June 2029
$110
earned per month in returns
Mo 1Mo 6Mo 12Mo 18Mo 24Mo 30Mo 36
Monthly contribution: $602/mo
Monthly return on balance (grows each month)

How your savings vehicle changes the picture

Same goal. Same timeline. Different return rates — shown in both directions.

Regular Savings
0.1% APY
Required/mo
$666
Holding $602/mo
October 2029
4 months later
Growth Earned
$53
High-Yield Savings
4.5% APY
Required/mo
$602
Holding $602/mo
June 2029
Growth Earned
$2,350
S&P 500 Index Fund
11% avg (2006–2025)
Required/mo
$511
Holding $602/mo
February 2029
4 months sooner
Growth Earned
$5,615

S&P 500 returns represent the historical average annual return from 2006–2025 and include periods of significant market volatility. Past performance does not guarantee future results. High-yield savings account rates are representative and subject to change.

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