For folks in or near retirement (Boomers and Gen X)

RMD Impact

Estimate how Required Minimum Distributions interact with your portfolio, taxes, and retirement income over time.

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Estate & Legacy Planning Suite

Model inherited IRA taxes under the 10-year rule, compare Roth conversion strategies across generations, and explore SECURE Act planning tools.

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Managed Portfolio vs Vanguard Index Fund

See the true cost of advisor fees - including opportunity cost - compared to low-cost Vanguard index funds.

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Vanguard Personal Advisor vs Target Date Funds

Compare the cost of Vanguard PAS (0.30%) with a self-managed blend of Target Date funds. Allocate conservative, moderate, and aggressive.

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Social Security Claiming Analyzer

Compare claiming ages and see how lifetime Social Security benefits change over time.

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Retirement Timeline & Checklist

Turn your target retirement date into a simple, phased checklist of tasks—from early prep to your last day at work and first year in retirement.

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Roth Conversion Calculator

Analyze the benefits of converting traditional IRA funds to Roth, considering current vs future tax brackets, RMDs, and Medicare IRMAA thresholds.

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Required vs. Desired Spending Calculator

Separate essential expenses from discretionary spending to calculate the minimum portfolio needed for security and the ideal portfolio for your full retirement lifestyle.

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Retirement Spending & On-Track Checkup

Estimate a retirement budget from your current spending, factor in guaranteed income, and see whether your savings look on track using a simple withdrawal-rate rule of thumb.

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Future Value Calculator

Calculate present value, future value, annuities, and required payments to reach your financial goals.

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Social Security + Spending Gap Calculator

See how Social Security reduces the portfolio you need by identifying your real retirement spending gap.

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Survivor Gap Calculator

Compare single-life vs joint-life annuity payouts and see how life insurance could fill the gap for your surviving spouse.

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Debt Payoff Calculator

Pay down debt before retirement—compare avalanche vs snowball, see payoff timelines, and how extra payments save interest.

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Pension vs. Lump Sum

See how many years it takes for the pension to “pay back” the lump sum and how your life expectancy affects the choice.

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Plan Success (Monte Carlo)

See the probability of your portfolio lasting through retirement using random market return simulations.

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For folks building or strengthening their foundation (Millennials and Gen Z)

Debt Payoff Calculator

Compare avalanche vs snowball, see payoff timelines, and see how extra payments shorten your journey and save interest.

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Debt vs Saving: Which First?

Compare putting extra cash toward high-interest debt versus investing it for retirement and see which leaves you with higher net worth over time.

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Emergency Fund Builder

Set a target (e.g. 3–6 months of expenses) and see how long it takes to get there at your savings rate.

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Down Payment / House Savings

See how much to save each month to reach your down payment goal and when you'll get there.

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Student Loan Payoff

Model extra payments, refinancing, and payoff timelines so you can choose a strategy that fits.

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Retirement Trade-Off Explorer

See how retiring later, saving more each year, or spending less (or adding part-time income) changes whether you look on track for your retirement income goal.

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The Power of Compound Interest

Play with starting amount, monthly contributions, years, and return to see how compounding drives long-term growth.

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How Much Do I Need? Nest Egg Target

Get a rule-of-thumb target for how much to have saved by retirement. Enter the income you want, subtract Social Security and pensions, and see the nest egg you’re aiming for.

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401(k) / IRA On Track?

See if your current balance and contributions put you on track for retirement by your target age.

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