A tool provided by the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan allows participants to project potential retirement savings based on various contribution scenarios. This projection utilizes factors such as current salary, contribution percentage, expected retirement age, and anticipated investment returns to estimate the future value of the deferred compensation account. For example, an employee considering increasing their contribution rate can use the tool to visualize the potential impact on their retirement nest egg.
Such a resource is valuable for employees seeking to understand the long-term effects of their savings decisions and plan effectively for retirement. It empowers individuals to make informed choices about contribution levels, investment allocations, and retirement timelines. Furthermore, access to these projections assists in aligning savings strategies with individual retirement goals and mitigating potential shortfalls.