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Savings Goal Calculator

Find the monthly deposit that reaches your goal in time.

What it measures

A savings goal turns a big number into a monthly step. This tool shows the deposit you need with and without growth, so you can see what steady saving and time can do.

The formula

Monthly deposit = (goal – start x (1 + i)^months) x i divided by ((1 + i)^months – 1), where i is the yearly rate divided by 12.

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