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Retirement calculators

Estimate retirement savings, 401(k) growth, and Roth IRA projections with free browser-based retirement calculators.

6 free tools in this guide — pick one below to get started.

Which retirement calculator should I use?

Use Utilnivo’s 401(k) Calculator for employer-plan growth with match, fees, and 2026 IRS limits; Retirement Calculator for a broader savings projection; and Roth IRA Calculator for after-tax contribution scenarios. Results are planning estimates—not guaranteed forecasts or financial advice.

Tools in this guide(6)

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Overview

Retirement calculators translate contribution rate, years to retire, and expected return into projected balances. They are useful for sanity-checking whether you are on track before meeting with a financial planner.

Start with the free 401(k) calculator with employer match for salary-based match, 2026 IRS limits, fees, and What if? scenarios (+1%, max match, max IRS). Use Retirement Calculator for a broader savings projection and Roth IRA Calculator for after-tax contribution growth. Follow up with the 401(k) Contribution Limit Calculator or 401(k) Employer Match Calculator when you need a focused deferral-room or match check.

Market returns are uncertain and these tools use simplified compounding. They do not know every employer match true-up or vesting rule. Use them to compare contribution scenarios, not as guaranteed forecasts.

How to choose

  • Employer 401(k) planning / match / 2026 IRS caps → 401(k) Calculator.
  • General retirement projection → Retirement Calculator.
  • Roth IRA scenario → Roth IRA Calculator.
  • Remaining deferral room → 401(k) Contribution Limit Calculator.
  • Match dollars left on the table → 401(k) Employer Match Calculator.

Frequently asked questions

What return rate should I use?

Many people test conservative, moderate, and optimistic rates. The right assumption depends on your allocation and time horizon.

Do these include Social Security?

Only if the specific tool exposes a Social Security field. Check each calculator’s inputs.

Are results guaranteed?

No. They are illustrative projections based on the numbers you enter.

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