ABOUT THESE TOOLS

Why these numbers matter

Many money questions come down to the same few calculations: how long cash will last, what interest really costs and how growth adds up over time. The math is simple once it is laid out, but easy to get wrong in a hurry.

These tools do the calculation and show how they did it. They are for illustration and planning, not financial advice, so use the results as a starting point for your own decisions or a conversation with your adviser.