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Goal Lumpsum Calculator
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Show formula & working
Lumpsum = (Cost today × (1 + i)N − Savings × (1 + R)N) ÷ (1 + R)N
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How this works
First the goal is inflated to the year you need it. Existing savings, grown at the assumed return, come off.
What remains is discounted back to today at the assumed return — that is the one-time amount to invest now.
Frequently asked questions
Lumpsum or SIP?
If you have the money, a lumpsum has longer to grow. Most people combine both — see the SIP + Lumpsum calculator.
Why does a small change in return matter so much?
Over long periods, compounding magnifies differences in the assumed return.
