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401(k) Retirement Calculator
Project your retirement savings growth from salary contributions, employer match, and investment returns.
FIRE Calculator
Calculate your Financial Independence number and how many years until you reach it.
Annuity Payout Calculator
Estimate monthly retirement income from an annuity balance, expected return, and payout term.
RMD Calculator
Estimate required minimum distribution from retirement account balance and life expectancy divisor.
Retirement Catch-Up Strategy Calculator
Estimate the increased savings rate needed to reach a retirement goal after a late start.
Pension vs Lump Sum Calculator
Compare the present value of a monthly pension annuity against an offered lump-sum buyout.
Retirement Healthcare Cost Calculator
Estimate total projected healthcare costs throughout retirement including Medicare premiums and out-of-pocket spending.
Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) Calculator
Estimate tax savings from directing an IRA required minimum distribution to charity via a QCD.
Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA) Calculator
Estimate potential tax savings from using the net unrealized appreciation strategy on employer stock in a 401(k).
72(t) SEPP Calculator
Calculate the required annual distribution amount under a 72(t) substantially equal periodic payment plan.
Social Security Survivor Benefit Calculator
Estimate a surviving spouse’s Social Security survivor benefit based on the deceased spouse’s benefit amount.
Retirement Tax Bracket Projection Calculator
Project your estimated tax bracket in retirement based on expected Social Security, pension, and withdrawal income.
Longevity Risk Calculator
Estimate the probability of outliving retirement savings based on withdrawal rate and projected lifespan.
Sequence of Returns Risk Calculator
Compare retirement portfolio outcomes when poor returns occur early versus late in retirement.
Bridge to Retirement Income Calculator
Calculate savings needed to bridge income between early retirement and the start of Social Security benefits.
Retirement Account Beneficiary Distribution Calculator
Estimate required distribution timeline for a retirement account based on beneficiary type and relationship.
Coast FIRE Calculator
Calculate whether current retirement savings alone will grow to your retirement goal without further contributions.
Backdoor Roth IRA Calculator
Estimate taxable amount of a backdoor Roth conversion when existing pre-tax IRA balances are present.
Mega Backdoor Roth Calculator
Estimate additional after-tax 401k contribution room available for a mega backdoor Roth strategy.
SEP IRA Contribution Calculator
Calculate maximum SEP IRA contribution allowed for a self-employed individual based on net income.
Solo 401(k) Contribution Calculator
Calculate maximum solo 401k contribution combining employee deferral and employer profit-sharing components.
Catch-Up Contribution Calculator
Estimate additional retirement savings from catch-up contributions available to savers age 50 and older.
Inherited IRA RMD Calculator
Estimate required minimum distribution and 10-year drawdown schedule for a non-spouse inherited IRA.
Social Security Spousal Benefit Calculator
Estimate spousal Social Security benefit amount based on the higher earner’s full retirement age benefit.
Immediate Annuity Payout Calculator
Estimate monthly income payout from an immediate annuity based on premium, payout rate, and term.
Early Retirement (FIRE) Calculator
Estimate years to financial independence based on savings rate, expenses, and the 4% withdrawal rule.
Required Savings Rate Calculator
Calculate the savings rate needed to reach a specific retirement nest egg goal by a target age.
Roth IRA Calculator
Project Roth IRA growth from contributions, return, time horizon, and tax-free compounding assumptions.
Required Minimum Distribution Calculator
Estimate RMD amount from retirement account balance, age, distribution period, and withdrawal timing.
Social Security Benefits Calculator
Estimate Social Security benefit timing trade-offs from claiming age, estimated benefit, and inflation assumptions.
Pension Calculator
Estimate pension income from service years, final average salary, multiplier, and survivor-option assumptions.
Retirement Income Calculator
Estimate retirement income from savings, withdrawal rate, pension, Social Security, and annuities.
Retirement Withdrawal Calculator
Estimate portfolio life, withdrawal sustainability, inflation impact, and spending risk.
Social Security Break-Even Calculator
Estimate claiming-age break-even between early, full, and delayed Social Security benefits.
Pension Lump Sum Calculator
Compare pension lump sum and monthly annuity using discount rate, life expectancy, and inflation.
IRA Contribution Calculator
Estimate IRA contribution room, tax deduction value, and long-term retirement growth.
Retirement Impact of PhD Delay Calculator
Estimate retirement savings impact of delayed full-time earnings during graduate training.
Academic Pension Comparison Calculator
Compare academic pension value with defined-contribution savings under career-length assumptions.
Postdoc Retirement Contribution Calculator
Estimate long-term impact of retirement contributions during postdoc or early research appointments.
Retirement Calculator
Project retirement savings, future contributions, withdrawals, and income gap across a long-term planning horizon.