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What does it take to reach your first pot of money?

Explore how regular saving, time, and simple assumptions can help you build an initial financial cushion.

What this simulation explores

This tool projects regular saving, time, and matching contributions to show how an initial pot of money could build up gradually.

Your assumptions

Use whole numbers only.

50%

Explore this scenario

  • What if I save a little more each month?
  • How long would it take to reach my first pot?
  • What changes if I start earlier?
  • What happens if I stay consistent?

Key takeaway

Total Combined Savings

18,000

Projected path

First pot projection

The chart updates as your assumptions change.

Parent's Contribution
Personal Savings
Total Combined Savings
Click a chart point to add extra money for that year

How to think about this result

The result shows an estimated savings pot based on the assumptions you enter. Use it to understand the direction of the plan, not as a guarantee.

Try different scenarios

Try changing one assumption at a time, such as saving a little more each month or extending the timeline, to see how small changes may affect the result.

Additional Money
No extra money added yet

Why this matters

Starting with a small savings goal can make money feel more concrete. A first pot is less about optimizing returns and more about building confidence, consistency, and breathing room.

Key insight

Consistency may matter more than starting size in early savings habits.

A first pot is mostly about making progress visible and repeatable.

Questions worth exploring

Use these prompts to test how sensitive the projection is to small changes.

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