Why does inflation matter so much in retirement planning?
Over 20-30 years, even moderate inflation significantly erodes purchasing power — expenses that feel comfortable today will cost substantially more by the time you retire, so plans need to account for this.
How is the required corpus calculated?
Generally by estimating your annual post-retirement expenses (inflation-adjusted) and calculating the lump sum needed to sustain those withdrawals for your expected retirement duration, accounting for continued investment growth.
What return rate should I assume?
This depends on your investment mix — conservative (largely debt) portfolios might assume 6-8%, while equity-heavy portfolios might assume higher long-term averages, though actual returns vary and are never guaranteed.
Is my retirement goal stored anywhere?
No. All projections execute locally in your browser memory with zero server tracking.