See whether you are on track: project your balance at retirement from current savings, monthly contributions, employer match, and expected returns — then convert it into monthly income.
A guideline stating you can withdraw 4% of your nest egg in the first year of retirement (adjusted for inflation thereafter) with low risk of running out over a 30-year retirement.
Enormously — a 50% match on your contributions is an immediate 50% return on that money before any market growth. The calculator compounds matched dollars alongside yours.
Long-run US stock averages are about 10% nominal (7% after inflation). A balanced portfolio is typically modeled at 5–7%.