This calculator requires the use of Javascript enabled and capable browsers. This script helps to determine how long it takes to achieve a financial goal based on a fixed savings plan. Enter the target dollar value for your financial goal. Then enter the amount of savings accumulated at present. Enter the dollar value of your regular monthly contribution to savings. Finally, enter the anticipated interest rate for the duration of the plan. Click on Calculate and the time required to ascertain the goal will be returned. Be aware that this is at best an estimate as many factors may vary over a time period that will have a bearing on the actual time needed to achieve the goal.