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Savings target projection

Compare a future savings target with your starting money and monthly contributions. See both nominal money and purchasing power under your assumptions.

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Editable example

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Enter the target amount and deadline, then check whether your current contributions can reach it.

Enter target balance (twd), for example 1000000. Use the displayed unit; replace the example with your own value.
Enter starting balance (twd), for example 100000. Use the displayed unit; replace the example with your own value.
Enter monthly contribution (twd), for example 5000. Use the displayed unit; replace the example with your own value.
Enter years until target, for example 10. Use the displayed unit; replace the example with your own value.
This is an assumption, divided by 12 for monthly interest. Returns are not guaranteed.
Enter assumed annual inflation (%), for example 0. Use the displayed unit; replace the example with your own value.
Leave unchecked to contribute at the end of each month.

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Example result

Ending amount

833,642.45TWD

The return is your assumption. Today's purchasing power adjusts the result for your assumed inflation.

Assumed annual interest rate 0%700,000 TWD
Assumed annual interest rate 3%833,642.45 TWD
Assumed annual interest rate 6%1,001,336.41 TWD

Sensitivity estimates 3 percentage points above and below, not a forecast range.

Months actually calculated120 months
Total principal contributed700,000 TWD
Accumulated interest / gain or loss133,642.45 TWD
Gap to target166,357.55 TWD
Monthly contribution needed (rounded up)6,191 TWD
Today's purchasing power at your assumed inflation rate833,642.45 TWD
0833,642.45010years
Accumulated funds under the same assumptions, not a market forecast

Divides the nominal annual interest rate by 12 and compounds monthly. Years are rounded to whole months. Rates 3 percentage points above and below are sensitivity comparisons, not a forecast range. Taxes and fees are excluded. Purchasing power uses your assumed inflation rate.

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Method and scope

The monthly rate is the nominal annual rate divided by 12, and years are rounded to whole months. Compound the starting balance and add the annuity value of contributions; at zero interest, simply add them.

The required monthly contribution is floored at zero and rounded up for display. Today's purchasing power divides the final balance by the assumed inflation factor over the period.

Start-of-month contributions earn one extra month of interest compared with end-of-month contributions. Taxes and fees are excluded, and neither the return nor inflation assumption is a forecast.

References:Investor.gov savings and compound interest tool

What this helps you do

Compare a future savings target with your starting money and monthly contributions. See both nominal money and purchasing power under your assumptions.

What to enter

Start with target balance (twd), then fill the other relevant fields in the units shown. The field hints explain the required format and examples.

How the calculation works

The monthly rate is the nominal annual rate divided by 12, and years are rounded to whole months. Compound the starting balance and add the annuity value of contributions; at zero interest, simply add them.

Worked example

Starting with TWD 20,000 and adding TWD 5,000 monthly for one year at 0% gives TWD 80,000. To reach TWD 92,000 on those assumptions requires TWD 6,000 monthly.

Understanding the answer

The required monthly contribution is floored at zero and rounded up for display. Today's purchasing power divides the final balance by the assumed inflation factor over the period.

Scope and limitations

Start-of-month contributions earn one extra month of interest compared with end-of-month contributions. Taxes and fees are excluded, and neither the return nor inflation assumption is a forecast.

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