Financial Planning Tools

You can’t predict what’s going to happen in the future, but with information and a plan, you can be better prepared. Get started with these simple online financial calculators and tools. Estimate how much to save and how much longer you may need to work in order to meet the goals you have set for the future. It’s never too early or too late to start planning—it’s up to you!

Retirement Income Calculator
Use this calculator to determine how much monthly income your retirement savings may provide you in your retirement. Your annual savings, expected rate of return and your current age all have an impact on your retirement's monthly income. View the full report to see a year-by-year break down of your retirement savings.
CNN Money Tools
CNN's money tools for retirement, real estate, investment and more.
CNN Retirement Calculator
Use CNN's Retirement Calculator to estimate how well your savings plan is preparing you for retirement.
Social Security Online
The website of the US Social Security Administration has lots of information about Social Security benefits.
AARP Financial Planning Tools
The AARP Financial Planning page has links to clear information about every step of financial planning.
A Course In ‘What Next?’
“In the course of a lifetime, people pick up the knowledge and skills to build careers and raise families. But not much of that prepares them for life in retirement. How do you manage your time? How do you keep your mind sharp? How do you adjust to all the spousal togetherness? They sound like seminar subjects -- and they are.” Find out what life planning courses and workshops have to offer you....