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Nest egg = current savings × (1 + monthly return)^months + contribution × (((1 + monthly return)^months − 1) ÷ monthly return). Sustainable monthly drawdown = nest egg × monthly return ÷ (1 − (1 + monthly return)^−drawdown months).- Apply the formulaNest egg = current savings × (1 + monthly return)^months + contribution × (((1 + monthly return)^months − 1) ÷ monthly return). Sustainable monthly drawdown = nest egg × monthly return ÷ (1 − (1 + monthly return)^−drawdown months).$854,618.21 projected nest egg$75,000.00 now + $750.00/month for 300 months at 6% projects $854,618.21. A 25-year drawdown supports about $5,506.32/month, above the entered income target by $1,506.32/month.