Starting amount
The starting balance or current amount you have invested or saved. If you haven't started saving yet, set the amount to '$0'.
Years
The total number of years you are planning to save or invest.
Additional contributions
The amount that you plan on adding to your savings or investment regularly.
Contribution frequency
How often your additional contributions will occur. Your choices are weekly (52 times per year), every other week (26 times per year), monthly, quarterly or annually.
Make deposits at beginning of the period
Check this box to have all additional contributions happen at the beginning of each period. Uncheck this box for the end of the period. Making contributions at the beginning of each period allows your money to begin earning a return immediately increasing your return.