Retirement Guides
Step-by-step guides that help you understand and calculate your retirement numbers with confidence.
Beginner Guide
How to Calculate How Much You Need to Retire
A five-step guide to estimating your retirement expenses, calculating your FIRE number, accounting for Social Security, and finding your monthly savings target.
→Beginner GuideHow to Maximize Your 401(k) With Employer Match
Learn how to understand your employer match formula, calculate the free money available, and ensure you contribute enough to capture the full match.
→Beginner GuideHow to Calculate Your FIRE Number for Early Retirement
A step-by-step guide to determining your annual living expenses, applying the 25x rule, adjusting for different withdrawal rates, and calculating your timeline to FIRE.
→Beginner GuideHow to Estimate Your Social Security Benefits
A guide to understanding how Social Security calculates your benefit, how to get an estimate, and how to factor Social Security into your retirement plan.
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