Project your IRA balance at retirement with contributions and growth
An IRA (Individual Retirement Account) calculator estimates the future value of your retirement savings based on your current balance, annual contributions, expected rate of return, and years to retirement. It helps you determine if you are on track for a comfortable retirement.
IRAs are powerful retirement savings vehicles that offer significant tax advantages. Whether you choose a Traditional IRA with tax-deductible contributions or a Roth IRA with tax-free withdrawals, maximizing your annual contributions can dramatically impact your retirement readiness over decades of compound growth.
Use this tool to project your IRA balance at retirement and see how increasing your contributions or adjusting your asset allocation affects your long-term savings. You can also factor in employer contributions to see their impact on your final retirement nest egg.
The calculator uses the future value formula for a lump sum plus annual recurring contributions, compounded annually at the expected rate of return.
A conservative estimate is 5-7% annual return, while a more aggressive portfolio might target 8-10%. The actual return depends on your asset allocation and market conditions.
Employer contributions typically go into a 401(k) or similar workplace plan, not a personal IRA. However, some SEP IRAs allow employer contributions for self-employed individuals.
For 2025, the IRA contribution limit is $7,000 per year ($8,000 if age 50 or older, including catch-up contributions). This limit applies across all your IRAs combined.
Yes, you can contribute to both an IRA and a 401k in the same year. However, IRA contribution limits still apply, and tax deductibility of Traditional IRA contributions may be limited if you are covered by a workplace plan.
You can begin penalty-free withdrawals from your IRA at age 59.5. Traditional IRA withdrawals are taxed as ordinary income, while Roth IRA withdrawals are tax-free if the account has been open for at least five years.