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How much do you need
to save each month?

Enter your goal, your timeline, and what you already have saved. We will work out the monthly contribution you need to get there, and show you how investment returns could help.

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Savings Goal Calculator

Two ways to use this tool

Work backwards from a goal to find your monthly savings target, or enter what you can save and see when you will get there.

Find your monthly target

Enter your goal and timeline. We will calculate the monthly contribution needed.

Quick goals
Savings goal $50,000
$1,000$500,000
Already saved $5,000
$0$200,000
Time to reach goal 3 years
1 year30 years
Expected annual return 4.5%
0% (cash)12%
Returns are not guaranteed. Higher return estimates carry higher investment risk. This tool is for educational purposes and does not constitute financial advice.
Monthly savings needed
$0/mo
Adjust your inputs to see your personalised savings target.
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Total you contribute
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Growth from returns
$0
Final balance
Breakdown
Already saved$0
Additional contributions$0
Investment returns$0
Final balance$0
Savings progress over time
Balance with returns
Contributions only (no returns)
Your goal
What if you saved a different amount each month?
Monthly saving Time to goal Total contributed Returns earned
Reality check
Adjust your inputs to see a personalised assessment.
How returns work in this calculator Returns are applied monthly to your growing balance. A 4.5% annual return is approximately 0.375% per month. Higher return rates reflect a greater proportion of investment assets (shares, ETFs) vs cash savings. Past returns are not a reliable indicator of future performance. Consider speaking with a licensed financial adviser about the right approach for your situation.
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