Savings Goal Calculator

Find out how much you need to save every month to reach your financial goal. Plan for a car, home, vacation, or any target amount.

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முக்கியம் — முடிவெடுக்கும் முன் படியுங்கள்

  • Automate your SIP via bank standing instruction or mandate so you never miss a month
  • Increase your SIP by 10% every year (step-up SIP) to align with salary growth and beat inflation
  • Tax implications matter: equity gains above ₹1.25 lakh attract 12.5% LTCG, and short-term gains are taxed at 20%
  • For short-term goals (1-3 years), prefer debt mutual funds or FDs over equity to reduce risk
  • For long-term goals (5+ years), equity mutual funds historically deliver 10-12% CAGR in India
  • Keep your emergency fund (6 months' expenses) separate — never mix it with goal-based savings
  • Distinguish between needs (child education, home) and wants (vacation, gadget) when prioritizing goals
  • Always account for inflation when setting your goal amount — ₹10 lakh today may need to be ₹15 lakh in 5 years

இவற்றை புறக்கணித்தால் என்ன நடக்கும்?

  • Without a savings plan, goals remain wishes and you end up taking expensive loans
  • Starting late drastically increases the monthly amount needed due to less compounding time
  • Ignoring inflation means your saved corpus may fall short of the actual future cost
  • Mixing goal funds with general savings leads to accidental spending and missed targets
  • Not diversifying across asset classes exposes your goal corpus to unnecessary market risk

புத்திசாலி குறிப்புகள்

  • Start with even a small SIP — ₹500/month is better than waiting for the perfect amount
  • Use step-up SIP: increase your monthly investment by 10% every year for significantly faster goal achievement
  • Match the investment type to the goal horizon — debt for short-term, equity for long-term
  • Set up separate folios or accounts for each goal so you can track progress individually
  • Review and adjust your savings plan annually to account for income changes and inflation

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