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This calculator helps you determine how much you can save for your retirement and the likelihood of how long your retirement savings will last based on what you currently have saved and how much you plan to contribute each year. By changing the various inputs such as "Annual Contributions," "Asset Allocation," or "Annual Expenses," you can gauge the length of time that your assets may last during retirement.

 
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Current Age
30
Duration
30
Retirement

Based on your retirement savings plan with a Moderate investment asset allocation; to retire at age 65 with annual expenses in today's dollars of $75,000, your plan is projected to be on track in meeting your retirement goals. The average ending total balance of your retirement portfolio is projected to be $2,142,813.

 
Annual Contributions
Tax-Deferred(Trad. IRA or 401k)
$5,000
Taxable(Brokerage Account)
$5,000

Tax-Free(Roth IRA or Roth 401k)
$5,000

Current Retirement Savings
Tax-Deferred(Trad. IRA or 401k)
$10,000
Taxable(Brokerage Account)
$100,000

Tax-Free(Roth IRA or Roth 401k)
$10,000
Current Investment Asset Allocation
 
Conservative Moderate Aggressive
Income Tax Rate (Federal & State)
15%
Investment Tax Rate
15%

Annual Expenses During Retirement (Today’s $)
$75,000
Additional Annual Revenue During Retirement Optional
Social Security
$
Part-time Income
$
Other
$
 
To increase the likelihood of staying on track, it might help to take these additional steps:
  • Increase your annual savings
  • Retire later
  • Reduce the amount you need during retirement
  • When you retire, supplement your income with part-time work
  • Put more assets into your retirement (e.g., downsize your house)
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This calculator is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Scottrade is not responsible for the consequences of any decisions or actions taken as a result of information provided by this tool. Scottrade is not responsible for any human or mechanical errors or omissions. Please consult a tax, legal, or financial advisor with questions regarding your investment objectives and personal tax or financial situation.


IMPORTANT: The projections or other information generated by the Retirement calculator regarding the likelihood of various investment outcomes are hypothetical in nature, do not reflect actual investment results and are not guarantees of future results.

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