Savings Goal Calculator
Find how much to save each month to hit a goal by a date — with optional return assumptions.
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Monthly savings needed
$2,164.61
to reach $25,000 in 0y 9m
Solves for required monthly deposits with monthly compounding. Illustrative — not financial advice.
Projected at date
$25,000
Total you'll deposit
$24,481
Est. interest
$519
Progress toward goal
20.0% of target saved now$5,000 of $25,000
Save this each month
Put aside about $2,165/month to hit $25,000 by the date (illustrative).
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How this calculator works
Find how much to save each month to hit a goal by a date — with optional return assumptions.
How is it calculated?
Solves for monthly deposit M so that principal grown at APY/12 plus deposits reach the goal by the target month count.
Example
$5,000 now → $25,000 by mid-2027 at 5% APY ≈ required monthly deposit shown in the result.
Frequently asked questions
APY vs APR?+
Enter the APY your bank or expected portfolio return quotes. Use 0 for no growth.