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401(k) / IRA On Track?

See if your current balance and contributions put you on track for retirement by your target age.

Are you on track?

Rules of thumb (e.g. "save 15%" or "have 10× salary by 67") are starting points, but your target depends on the income you want in retirement. This calculator projects your 401(k) and IRA growth to your chosen retirement age and compares it to a target balance—either one you set or one derived from a desired retirement income and withdrawal rate (e.g. 4% rule).

Your situation

Current age
Years until retirement
Set to 0 if you’re already retired. We’ll show the implied retirement age below.
Current 401(k) + IRA balance
Annual contribution
Total you add per year (employer match included)
Expected annual return
Long-term average; many use 5–7% real return
Target balance at retirement
Or set from income below

Optional: set target from desired income

4% is a common rule of thumb

Your projection

Current age
Years to retirement
Projected balance
Target balance
On track?

Balance growth to retirement

Year-by-year projection

Year Age Balance (start) Contribution Growth Balance (end)

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