Supporting Tools
After the core retirement planner was working end-to-end, I added smaller tools that answer the follow-up questions people typically ask once they’ve run the main scenario.
Tools
Emergency Fund Sizing
A quick estimator to translate monthly spending into an emergency fund target and compare it to what you have saved.
Savings / Net Worth Benchmarks
Context tools that help you compare your current savings level against broad benchmark ranges (for perspective, not judgment).
Withdrawal & “Bridge Years” Timeline
Visualizes timing gaps between early retirement, penalty-free access to retirement accounts, and Social Security — and what it might take to bridge them.
How I recommend using these
- Start with the core retirement planner.
- Use these tools to explore specific questions that come up next.
- If you’re curious about the future interface angle, see the VR prototype.
Important notes
Educational prototypes only — not financial advice. These tools make simplifying assumptions and avoid collecting/storing personal data. See Disclaimers & Methodology.