Savings Calculator | See How Your Money Grows — Markus Williams Jr.
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Calculator

See how a starting balance, regular contributions, and compound interest work together over time. Or run it in reverse — enter a savings goal and find out exactly how much you need to set aside each month to get there.

Progress 0 of 3 complete
01 Your Savings
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$
yrs
02 Contributions
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$
03 Interest Rate
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%
Account Type Rate Guide (2026)
Trad. Savings
~0.5%
HYSA
4–5%
Money Market
4–5%
CD (1-yr)
4.5–5.2%
Click any account type to use its typical rate · Rates are approximate and change frequently
Projection Results Hypothetical estimate · Not a guarantee
Ending Balance
Starting Balance
Total Contributions
Interest Earned
Interest % of Total
Balance Breakdown
Principal + Contributions
Interest Earned
Balance Over Time
Year-by-Year Milestones
Year Balance Interest Earned Contributions Progress

This calculator is for educational and illustrative purposes only. Results are hypothetical and do not guarantee future savings outcomes. Interest rates fluctuate and are not guaranteed. Taxes on interest income are not reflected. Actual compounding methods and fees vary by institution.

When entering a rate, note that banks typically advertise APY (Annual Percentage Yield), which already reflects the effect of compounding. Entering an APY with a daily compounding setting will overstate results. When in doubt, select Annual compounding when using your bank's advertised APY.

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