Bank Savings Rate Calculator
Understanding Your Savings Growth
This calculator helps you estimate how your savings can grow over time based on your initial deposit, regular contributions, and the annual interest rate offered by your bank. Understanding these projections can help you set realistic financial goals and choose the best savings accounts for your needs.
Initial Deposit: This is the lump sum of money you start with in your savings account. A larger initial deposit can provide a significant boost to your overall savings.
Monthly Contribution: This is the amount of money you plan to add to your savings account each month. Consistent contributions, even small ones, can compound significantly over time.
Annual Interest Rate: This is the percentage of your savings that the bank pays you as interest over a year. Higher interest rates mean your money grows faster. It's crucial to compare rates across different financial institutions to maximize your returns. Note that interest is typically compounded, meaning you earn interest not only on your principal but also on the accumulated interest from previous periods.
Number of Years: This represents the timeframe over which you want to project your savings growth. The longer your money stays in the account and earns interest, the more substantial the compounding effect will be.
The calculator uses a compound interest formula, taking into account your regular contributions, to provide an estimated future value of your savings. It's important to remember that this is a projection, and actual returns may vary due to changes in interest rates, fees, and inflation.
function calculateSavings() {
var principal = parseFloat(document.getElementById("principal").value);
var monthlyContribution = parseFloat(document.getElementById("monthlyContribution").value);
var annualRate = parseFloat(document.getElementById("annualRate").value) / 100; // Convert percentage to decimal
var years = parseInt(document.getElementById("years").value);
var resultDiv = document.getElementById("result");
if (isNaN(principal) || isNaN(monthlyContribution) || isNaN(annualRate) || isNaN(years) ||
principal < 0 || monthlyContribution < 0 || annualRate < 0 || years <= 0) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter valid positive numbers for all fields.";
return;
}
var monthlyRate = annualRate / 12;
var totalMonths = years * 12;
var futureValue = principal;
for (var i = 0; i < totalMonths; i++) {
futureValue += monthlyContribution;
futureValue *= (1 + monthlyRate);
}
// Handle cases where monthly contribution is 0 separately for accuracy or when rate is 0
if (monthlyContribution === 0) {
futureValue = principal * Math.pow((1 + annualRate), years);
} else {
// Compound interest formula for annuity
futureValue = principal * Math.pow((1 + monthlyRate), totalMonths) +
monthlyContribution * (Math.pow((1 + monthlyRate), totalMonths) – 1) / monthlyRate;
}
resultDiv.innerHTML = "After " + years + " years, your projected savings will be approximately:
$" + futureValue.toFixed(2) + "";
}
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