UK Savings Goal

How to save £7,500 in 15 years at 6%

To reach a goal of £7,500 in 15 years with a 6% interest rate (compounded monthly), here's how much you'd need to save each month.

Monthly deposit

£25.79

Total deposited

£4,642.07

Interest earned

£2,857.93

Where to get 6% on your savings

UK easy-access savings accounts currently pay up to around 5% AER, with fixed-rate bonds going slightly higher. For tax-free growth, use a Cash ISA (up to £20,000/year) before a standard savings account.

Faster to your goal

Increase your rate — a 1% higher rate can save you years.
Set up a standing order on payday so saving happens automatically.
Use a Stocks & Shares ISA for long horizons (10+ years) to chase higher returns.

Save £7,500 in other timeframes

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Other goals over 15 years

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