Members Federal Credit Unionwww.mbrcu.com
Step 1: Have a goal. Use this calculator to find out how long it will take you to reach your savings goal.
Current Savings Balance
Enter the amount of money currently saved.
Desired Savings Goal
Enter the total amount of money you want to save.
Annual Savings Rate
Enter the average annual savings rate (or interest rate) for the account in which your savings are kept.
Federal Tax Rate
Enter your federal tax rate. If you are using a tax free savings instrument, then enter 0%.
State Tax Rate
Enter your state tax rate. If you are using a tax free savings instrument for the state in which you reside, then enter 0%.
Inflation Rate
Enter the expected inflation rate for the period in question. The historical average is about 3%.
It will take 0 years to reach your savings goal.
When adjusted for inflation of 0%, 0% will be worth $0 in 0 years.
Members Federal Credit Union
Members Federal Credit Union was chartered in 1968 by the employees of the City of Aurora. Any employee, retired employee or volunteer of the City or relative of an eligible individual may join. Through the years the membership has been expanded to serve other select employee groups who did not have the benefit of credit union services. These groups now include Tri-State G & T, Rural Electric Cooperatives, Medical Center of Aurora, Aurora Mental Health Center, E-470 Highway Authority and Aurora Housing Authority. Contact the credit union for a full list of eligible groups.6 Abilene StAurora, CO 80011www.mbrcu.com
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