.retirement-calculator-container {
font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
max-width: 700px;
margin: 20px auto;
padding: 25px;
border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
border-radius: 10px;
background-color: #f9f9f9;
box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
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.retirement-calculator-container h2 {
color: #2c3e50;
text-align: center;
margin-bottom: 25px;
font-size: 28px;
font-weight: 600;
}
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margin-bottom: 18px;
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
}
.retirement-calculator-container label {
margin-bottom: 8px;
color: #34495e;
font-weight: 500;
font-size: 15px;
}
.retirement-calculator-container input[type="number"] {
width: 100%;
padding: 12px;
border: 1px solid #ccc;
border-radius: 6px;
box-sizing: border-box;
font-size: 16px;
color: #333;
transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.retirement-calculator-container input[type="number"]:focus {
border-color: #007bff;
outline: none;
box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.25);
}
.retirement-calculator-container button {
background-color: #28a745;
color: white;
padding: 14px 25px;
border: none;
border-radius: 6px;
cursor: pointer;
font-size: 18px;
font-weight: 600;
width: 100%;
margin-top: 20px;
transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.retirement-calculator-container button:hover {
background-color: #218838;
transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.retirement-calculator-container #retirementResult {
margin-top: 30px;
padding: 20px;
border: 1px solid #d4edda;
background-color: #e9f7ef;
border-radius: 8px;
font-size: 17px;
color: #155724;
line-height: 1.6;
text-align: center;
font-weight: 500;
}
.retirement-calculator-container #retirementResult.error {
border-color: #f5c6cb;
background-color: #f8d7da;
color: #721c24;
}
.retirement-calculator-container #retirementResult p {
margin: 0 0 10px 0;
}
.retirement-calculator-container #retirementResult p:last-child {
margin-bottom: 0;
}
.retirement-calculator-container .currency-input {
position: relative;
}
.retirement-calculator-container .currency-input::before {
content: '$';
position: absolute;
left: 12px;
top: 50%;
transform: translateY(-50%);
color: #555;
font-size: 16px;
}
.retirement-calculator-container .currency-input input {
padding-left: 28px;
}
function calculateRetirement() {
var currentAge = parseFloat(document.getElementById("currentAge").value);
var retirementAge = parseFloat(document.getElementById("retirementAge").value);
var currentSavings = parseFloat(document.getElementById("currentSavings").value);
var annualSavings = parseFloat(document.getElementById("annualSavings").value);
var desiredAnnualIncome = parseFloat(document.getElementById("desiredAnnualIncome").value);
var preRetirementReturn = parseFloat(document.getElementById("preRetirementReturn").value) / 100;
var postRetirementReturn = parseFloat(document.getElementById("postRetirementReturn").value) / 100;
var inflationRate = parseFloat(document.getElementById("inflationRate").value) / 100;
var lifeExpectancy = parseFloat(document.getElementById("lifeExpectancy").value);
var resultDiv = document.getElementById("retirementResult");
resultDiv.className = "; // Reset class
resultDiv.innerHTML = "; // Clear previous results
// Input validation
if (isNaN(currentAge) || isNaN(retirementAge) || isNaN(currentSavings) || isNaN(annualSavings) ||
isNaN(desiredAnnualIncome) || isNaN(preRetirementReturn) || isNaN(postRetirementReturn) ||
isNaN(inflationRate) || isNaN(lifeExpectancy)) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter valid numbers for all fields.";
resultDiv.classList.add('error');
return;
}
if (currentAge >= retirementAge) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Your retirement age must be greater than your current age.";
resultDiv.classList.add('error');
return;
}
if (retirementAge >= lifeExpectancy) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Your life expectancy must be greater than your retirement age.";
resultDiv.classList.add('error');
return;
}
if (currentAge < 18 || retirementAge < 50 || lifeExpectancy = 18, Retirement Age >= 50, Life Expectancy >= 70).";
resultDiv.classList.add('error');
return;
}
var yearsToRetirement = retirementAge – currentAge;
var yearsInRetirement = lifeExpectancy – retirementAge;
// 1. Future Value of Current Savings
var fvCurrentSavings = currentSavings * Math.pow(1 + preRetirementReturn, yearsToRetirement);
// 2. Future Value of Annual Savings (Future Value of an Ordinary Annuity)
var fvAnnualSavings = 0;
if (preRetirementReturn > 0) {
fvAnnualSavings = annualSavings * ((Math.pow(1 + preRetirementReturn, yearsToRetirement) – 1) / preRetirementReturn);
} else { // If return is 0, it's just sum of contributions
fvAnnualSavings = annualSavings * yearsToRetirement;
}
// 3. Total Nest Egg at Retirement
var totalNestEggAtRetirement = fvCurrentSavings + fvAnnualSavings;
// 4. Desired Annual Retirement Income adjusted for inflation to retirement year
var inflationAdjustedIncome = desiredAnnualIncome * Math.pow(1 + inflationRate, yearsToRetirement);
// 5. Required Nest Egg to fund retirement (Present Value of a growing annuity)
var requiredNestEgg = 0;
var q = (1 + inflationRate) / (1 + postRetirementReturn);
if (Math.abs(q – 1) = 0) {
message = "Congratulations! Based on your inputs, you are on track for retirement.";
message += "You are projected to have " + formattedTotalNestEgg + " at retirement, which is " + formattedDifference + " more than your estimated need.";
resultDiv.classList.add('success');
} else {
message = "Warning: Based on your inputs, you may be short of your retirement goal.";
message += "You are projected to have " + formattedTotalNestEgg + " at retirement, but you will need " + formattedRequiredNestEgg + ".";
message += "This means you are projected to be " + formattedDifference + " short of your goal.";
message += "Consider increasing your annual savings, working longer, or adjusting your desired retirement income.";
resultDiv.classList.add('error');
}
message += "Your desired annual income of " + desiredAnnualIncome.toLocaleString('en-US', { style: 'currency', currency: 'USD', maximumFractionDigits: 0 }) + " in today's dollars will be approximately " + formattedInflationAdjustedIncome + " per year at your retirement age, adjusted for inflation.";
resultDiv.innerHTML = message;
}
Retirement Readiness Calculator
Enter your details and click 'Calculate' to see your retirement outlook.
Understanding Your Retirement Readiness
Planning for retirement is one of the most critical financial steps you'll take. It involves estimating how much money you'll need to live comfortably once you stop working and then creating a strategy to accumulate that wealth. Our Retirement Readiness Calculator helps you get a clear picture of where you stand and what adjustments you might need to make.
How the Calculator Works
This calculator takes into account several key factors to project your financial standing at retirement:
- Current Age & Desired Retirement Age: These define your accumulation phase – the number of years you have left to save and invest.
- Current Retirement Savings: The existing nest egg you've already built. This amount will continue to grow with your investments.
- Annual Savings Contribution: The amount you plan to save each year until retirement. Consistent contributions are a powerful driver of wealth accumulation.
- Desired Annual Retirement Income (in today's dollars): This is your target income in retirement, expressed in current purchasing power. The calculator adjusts this for inflation to determine its future value.
- Expected Annual Investment Return (Pre-Retirement): The average annual growth rate you anticipate on your investments before you retire. Higher returns can significantly boost your savings.
- Expected Annual Investment Return (During Retirement): The average annual growth rate you anticipate on your investments while you are withdrawing from them. This rate helps your money last longer.
- Expected Annual Inflation Rate: The rate at which the cost of living is expected to increase. Inflation erodes purchasing power, so it's crucial to account for it.
- Life Expectancy: How long you expect to live after retirement. This determines the duration your retirement funds need to cover.
The Calculation Process
- Future Value of Current Savings: Your existing savings are projected forward to your retirement age, growing at your specified pre-retirement investment return.
- Future Value of Annual Contributions: Your regular annual savings are treated as an annuity, and their future value is calculated at your retirement age, also growing at your pre-retirement investment return.
- Total Projected Nest Egg: The sum of your future current savings and future annual contributions gives you the total amount you're projected to have at retirement.
- Inflation-Adjusted Desired Income: Your desired annual retirement income (in today's dollars) is adjusted for inflation to reflect its equivalent purchasing power at your retirement age.
- Required Nest Egg: This is the most complex part. The calculator determines the total lump sum you'll need at retirement to provide your inflation-adjusted desired income for your entire life expectancy, considering your post-retirement investment return and the ongoing impact of inflation. It essentially calculates the present value of a series of payments that grow with inflation, discounted by your post-retirement return.
- Comparison: Finally, your projected nest egg is compared against your required nest egg. The calculator then tells you if you're on track, or if you need to save more, adjust your retirement age, or modify your income expectations.
Why These Factors Matter
- Time is Your Ally: The longer you have until retirement, the more powerful compounding interest becomes. Starting early, even with small amounts, can lead to substantial wealth.
- Inflation's Impact: What $80,000 buys today will require significantly more dollars in 30 years. Ignoring inflation is a common mistake that can lead to a shortfall.
- Investment Returns: The rate at which your money grows is crucial. Even a 1-2% difference in annual returns can mean hundreds of thousands of dollars over decades.
- Savings Rate: Your annual contribution directly impacts your future wealth. Increasing your savings is often the most direct way to boost your retirement readiness.
Taking Action
If the calculator indicates you're falling short, don't despair! This is a tool for planning, not a final verdict. Consider these strategies:
- Increase Your Savings: Even a small increase in your annual contribution can make a big difference over time.
- Adjust Your Retirement Age: Working a few extra years can significantly increase your savings and reduce the number of years you need to fund in retirement.
- Re-evaluate Your Desired Income: Can you live comfortably on a slightly lower income in retirement?
- Review Your Investments: Are your investments aligned with your risk tolerance and offering competitive returns?
- Seek Professional Advice: A financial advisor can help you create a personalized retirement plan.
Use this calculator as a starting point to understand your retirement journey and empower yourself to make informed financial decisions.