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Pre-tax growth in a Traditional IRA — with an estimate of what you keep after paying tax on withdrawal.
Monthly compounding · end-of-period contributions. Traditional IRA contributions are pre-tax (deductible up to IRS limits). Withdrawals are taxed as ordinary income. After-tax = FV × (1 − retirement tax rate).
No — these are projections that assume your inputs hold. Real markets and life are variable.
The Trinity Study suggests withdrawing 4% of a balanced portfolio in year one and adjusting for inflation typically lasts 30+ years.
At minimum, capture the full employer match — that's free money. Beyond that, balance against debt payoff and emergency reserves.
Roth wins if you'll be in a higher tax bracket in retirement; Traditional wins if you'll be in a lower bracket.
Immediately. The single biggest variable in retirement success is years of compounding.
Results are estimates for educational purposes only and are not financial advice. Verify with a qualified professional before making decisions.
Last updated October 2026