Planning tips
Automating deposits right after payday makes plans stick. If the timeline feels too long, increasing deposits works faster than chasing higher yields.
Set a goal amount and see how long regular deposits need to reach it at a given rate.
Iterates month-by-month: balance = balance × (1 + APY/12) + deposit
$400/month toward $20,000 at 4% APY reaches the goal in about 45 months with ~$1,300 earned in interest.
Automating deposits right after payday makes plans stick. If the timeline feels too long, increasing deposits works faster than chasing higher yields.
It varies with central-bank rates — check current offers; online banks typically beat branch banks substantially.
Estimate monthly mortgage payments including principal, interest, taxes and insurance for any home price.
Watch money grow with compounding — add regular contributions and choose any compounding frequency.
Sale price and savings for any percentage off — including stacked discounts.
Work out the monthly payment, total interest and total repayment for any personal or business loan.
Estimate car payments from vehicle price, down payment, trade-in value, APR and term.
Estimate whether current savings habits reach your retirement number using growth until retirement age.