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Transparent calculation notes for Multi-Level Financial Calculator.
Formula used
Each step starts with the value carried from the step before. Lump Sum and FD add a one-time amount, SIP adds a monthly amount and SWP takes out a monthly amount.
Methodology
- Lump Sum, SIP and SWP use an effective annual return compounded monthly; FD compounds the quoted rate quarterly.
- Carry the ending value forward as the next step's starting corpus.
- Show invested money, withdrawals, ending value and returns across the full plan.
Core assumptions
- Each step's rate and amount remain constant for that step.
- Step order represents the real planning sequence.
- Withdrawals happen only in SWP steps, at the end of each month.
Not included
- Taxes, fees, market volatility, and asset allocation changes inside each phase are excluded.
- Complex real-world cash flows may need a dedicated XIRR or portfolio model.
About Multi-Level Financial Calculator
Guide1What is the Multi-Level Financial Calculator?
Chain lump sum, SIP, FD and SWP steps and see where your money ends up. Each step uses the value carried from the step before, so you can model a sequence of investing, deposits and withdrawals.
2When to Use the Multi-Level Calculator
- Career Phases: Higher contributions and aggressive returns in peak earning years, tapering off near retirement
- Changing Interest Rates: FD renewals at different rates, or a lower expected return later in the plan
- Goal-Based Planning: Different phases for accumulation and preservation of wealth
- Stepped Investments: Increasing SIP amounts at different life stages
3How the Multi-Level Financial Calculator Works
Each step starts with the value carried from the step before. Lump Sum and FD add a one-time amount, SIP adds a monthly amount and SWP takes out a monthly amount. Lump Sum, SIP and SWP steps treat the rate as an annual return (CAGR) compounded monthly; FD steps compound the quoted rate quarterly.
For comparison, 12% a year is about 0.949% a month here. The SIP and SWP calculators split the rate as ÷ 12, so the same SIP shows slightly more there.
4How to Use This Calculator
- Step 1: For the first step, choose the step type, then its amount, annual rate and years
- Step 2: Click 'Add step' to extend the plan
- Step 3: Choose the type, amount, annual rate and years for every added step
- Step 4: Review the final value, withdrawals, plan return and step-by-step breakdown