Savings Calculator

Calculate savings growth with regular deposits, or find monthly savings needed to reach your goal.

Savings Plan

1%20%
1 yr40 yrs

Future Value

10,66,390

Total Invested

7,00,000

Total Returns

3,66,390

Wealth Multiplier

InvestedReturns

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Savings Calculator Formula & How It Works

FV = PMT × [(1+r)ⁿ − 1] / r | PMT = Goal × r / [(1+r)ⁿ − 1]
  • PMT = Monthly savings deposit
  • r = Monthly interest rate
  • n = Number of months
  • FV = Future value (savings goal)

The savings future value formula computes how regular deposits grow with compound interest. To find required monthly savings to reach a goal, rearrange and solve for PMT. High-yield savings accounts (HYSA), money market accounts, and CDs all use this formula.

Savings Calculator FAQs

How much do I need to save each month to reach ₹10 lakh in 5 years?

At 6% annual return (0.5% monthly): PMT = 1,000,000 × 0.005 / ((1.005)⁶⁰ − 1) = ₹14,322/month. At 8%: ₹13,610/month. Higher returns reduce required savings.

Where should I keep my savings?

Emergency fund (3–6 months expenses): high-yield savings account or money market. Medium-term (1–5 years): high-yield savings, CDs, or short-term bonds. Long-term (5+ years): consider investing in diversified funds.

What is a high-yield savings account?

A savings account offering significantly higher interest rates than traditional bank accounts, typically at online banks. Rates fluctuate with the Fed rate. In 2024–25, top rates reached 4.5–5.5% APY.

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