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Savings Goal Calculator — 3-Unknown Solver

The Savings Goal Calculator solves backwards for any one of three unknowns: given a target (e.g. $100,000), specify any two of {starting amount, monthly contribution, time} and we'll solve the third exactly. Use it for down payments, emergency funds, college savings, or any long-term goal.

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How to use

  1. Pick the unknown. Monthly contribution, time, or starting amount.
  2. Enter the other two. Plus the target and assumed annual rate.
  3. Read the result. We show the value you need to reach the goal.

Key features

Solve for contribution
Have target + start + time → required monthly?
Solve for time
Have target + start + monthly → how long?
Solve for start
Have target + monthly + time → starting amount needed?
Monthly compounding
Standard FV formula — not an approximation.
Contributed vs interest
Shown separately to clarify growth composition.
8 currencies
USD, EUR, GBP, SGD, INR, AUD, CAD, VND.

Why Treasury.to?

  • 3 different solver modes
  • Closed-form + bisection
  • Multi-currency
  • Instant
  • Free
  • Mobile-first

Frequently asked questions

Is the solver penny-accurate?
Yes — contribution and start modes use the closed-form FV annuity formula. The time solver uses 200-iteration bisection accurate to under 0.05 months.
What compounding does it use?
Monthly by default, matching savings accounts and ETF DCA. For other frequencies, use the Compound Interest Calculator.
Can I model irregular contributions?
Not here — this tool assumes a constant monthly amount. Use the Compound Interest Calculator with 'both deposits & withdrawals' for irregular flows.

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