How Does Inflation Impact My Standard Of Living??

Use this calculator to determine the impact inflation may have on your standard of living.

What Is My Projected Cash Flow?

A projected cash flow statement can help you evaluate your personal income and expenses and see if you potentially may run 'in the red or the black' at a future date.

What Is The Value Of Reducing, Postponing Or Foregoing Expenses?

Use this calculator to help determine what you could accumulate by reducing or eliminating discretionary monthly expenses.

Historical Inflation - Compare Purchasing Power

If your income does not keep pace with increasing consumer prices then your standard of living can be reduced.

How Much Am I Spending?

Where does all the money go? An itemization of your living expenses may help you budget better and plan for future expenses.

How Much Do I Need For Emergencies?

It is prudent planning to have at least three to six months of liquid/cash assets set aside in the event of a loss of job, medical emergency, short-term disability, etc.

Should I Pay Down Debt Or Invest My Monthly Surplus?

When you receive some extra money it may be difficult to determine whether you should invest the funds or use them to retire debt. Financial theory recommends that if your after-tax return on investments is greater than your after-tax cost of debt then you should invest.

How Long Will My Money Last With Systematic Withdrawals?

You have worked hard to accumulate your savings. Use this calculator to determine how long those funds will last given regular withdrawals.

Should My Spouse Enter The Work Force?

A working spouse can provide additional needed household income. However, when making your decision, you need to look at the net income generated by a working spouse not simply the gross income. Factors such as health insurance savings, increased daycare expenses, additional transportation costs, etc. need to be considered.

What Is My Current Net Worth?

In order to get where you want to go, you need to know where you are. You can get a view of your financial position by generating a personal net worth statement.

What Is My Projected Net Worth?

Over time your net worth will change as your assets earn interest or are depleted and your liabilities increase or decrease. Use this calculator to estimate what your net worth could be in the future based on specified growth rates.

What Is My Current Cash Flow?

Businesses generate sources and uses of cash statements to evaluate their income and expenses and to check profitability. Similarly, a cash flow statement can help you evaluate your personal income and expenses and see if you are running 'in the red or the black' each month.