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Frequently Asked Questions: Investment
How long does it take to save $250,000? $500,000? $1 million?

The following chart illustrates how much money you will need to save annually and monthly to reach different retirement savings goals. These numbers assume an 8 percent nominal rate of return; these figures are for illustrative purposes only and do not reflect actual performance, or predict future results of any investment account. In saving for retirement it is important to note the erosive effects of inflation. A sum of $250,000 today will be worth less 20 years from now.

Savings Goal
$250,000
Years Until
Retirement
Must Save
Annually
Must Save
Monthly
10 $17,257 $1,367
15 $9,207 $722
20 $5,463 $424
25 $3,420 $263
30 $2,207 $168
35 $1,451 $109

Savings Goal
$500,000
Years Until
Retirement
Must Save
Annually
Must Save
Monthly
10 $34,515 $2,733
15 $18,415 $1,445
20 $10,926 $849
25 $6,839 $526
30 $4,414 $335
35 $2,902 $218

Savings Goal
$1,000,000
Years Until
Retirement
Must Save
Annually
Must Save
Monthly
10 $69,029 $5,466
15 $36,830 $2,890
20 $21,852 $1,698
25 $13,679 $1,051
30 $8,827 $671
35 $5,803 $436
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