Estimate how a money market account could grow using your starting balance, monthly contribution, APY, and time horizon. The calculator shows projected balance, interest earned, and total contributions so you can compare savings scenarios before you commit.
$171,756
$41,756
$130,000
This calculator treats the APY you enter as the annual percentage yield assumption for the scenario. It then estimates balance growth over the selected number of months or years, including your initial deposit and any monthly contribution.
The initial deposit is the balance used at the beginning of the projection.
Monthly contributions are added during the projection so you can estimate a regular saving plan.
The APY field lets you test a rate scenario. Actual bank or brokerage yields can change and may include fees, tiers, or minimum balance rules.
A simple way to estimate interest is to convert APY into an effective monthly growth rate and apply it over the selected period.
Estimated balance = starting balance grown by APY + monthly contributions grown over time
This is an estimate for planning. Your actual account may compound daily, monthly, or on another schedule, and the advertised APY can change.
These examples show how the same calculator inputs can be used to compare possible outcomes. They are not rate recommendations.
| Initial deposit | Monthly contribution | APY | Term | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD 5,000 | USD 250 | 4.00% | 12 months | Short-term cash reserve |
| USD 10,000 | USD 500 | 4.50% | 3 years | Emergency fund growth |
| USD 25,000 | USD 0 | 5.00% | 18 months | Compare a lump-sum account |
Enter your initial deposit, monthly contribution, APY, and timeline to estimate how a money market account balance may grow over time.
Model monthly contributions and see how repeated deposits can change the final balance, total contributions, and estimated interest earned.
Adjust the APY you enter to compare savings scenarios. The tool uses your inputs for estimates and does not assume a live market rate.
See the estimated interest earned from your user-entered APY, starting balance, monthly deposits, and time period.
Include recurring deposits to understand how ongoing saving affects projected money market account growth.
Compare possible outcomes across different APY assumptions before choosing a money market account, savings account, or similar cash option.
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