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Retirement Savings Shortfall Calculator
Find the gap between retirement savings and what you need.
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Find the gap between retirement savings and what you need.
Retirement Savings Shortfall Estimator
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💡 Tip: Required pot = (income needed – pensions) / withdrawal rate.
How It Works
Key concepts behind this calculator
1
Enter Values
Fill in each field with your own numbers.
2
Calculate
Results update as you change the inputs.
3
Review
Read the breakdown and the explanation.
4
Adjust
Change values to compare scenarios.
Quick Reference Guide
Retirement Quick Guide
Typical values for reference.
| Gap income | Pot needed at 4% | Pot needed at 5% | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,000 | 250,000 | 200,000 | Small |
| 18,000 | 450,000 | 360,000 | Typical |
| 25,000 | 625,000 | 500,000 | Large |
| 40,000 | 1,000,000 | 800,000 | Big |
| Rule of Thumb | Check inputs | Use as a guide | Round sensibly |
Common Questions
Retirement Savings Shortfall Calculator FAQ
Answers to common questions about this calculator.
The gap between your pot and the pot you need.
It gives a quick estimate of retirement savings shortfall from the values you enter.
No. It is a planning estimate, so check important figures with a professional or official source.
Yes. Edit any field and the result updates when you calculate.