Retirement & 401(k)

401(k), IRA, Roth, Social Security, and FIRE calculators for retirement planning.

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401(k) Calculator 2026 — Retirement Savings & Employer Match

2026

Calculate your 401(k) balance at retirement with employer match and growth projections. Compare Roth vs Traditional. Based on 2026 IRS contribution limits.

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Roth IRA Calculator 2026 — Growth, Limits & Tax-Free Income

2026

Calculate Roth IRA growth projections and tax-free withdrawals. Compare to Traditional IRA side by side. Free, instant results with 2026 contribution limits.

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Roth Conversion Calculator 2026 — Tax Impact & Break-Even

Calculate the tax impact of converting a Traditional IRA to Roth. See your break-even year and multi-year projections. Free, instant results for 2026 rates.

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Social Security Break-Even Calculator — Claim at 62 vs 67 vs 70

Compare claiming Social Security at ages 62, 67, and 70. Find your break-even age and maximize lifetime benefits. Free, instant results based on SSA formulas.

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FIRE Calculator — Years to Financial Independence & Early Retirement

Calculate when you can achieve financial independence and retire early. See your FIRE number, savings rate, and year-by-year projections. Free, instant results.

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Retirement Withdrawal Calculator

Plan retirement withdrawals with the 4% rule. See how long your portfolio will last with projected returns and inflation.

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Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Calculator

2026

Calculate your Required Minimum Distribution for Traditional IRAs and 401(k)s using the IRS Uniform Lifetime Table.

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Annuity Calculator

Calculate annuity payouts from a lump sum, or lump sum needed for desired income. Compare payout rates.

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Pension Calculator

Estimate pension benefits based on years of service, salary, and multiplier. See survivor benefit impact.

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Social Security Benefits Estimator

Estimate Social Security benefits from earnings history. See PIA calculation and benefits at 62, 67, and 70.

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SEP IRA Calculator

2026

Calculate maximum SEP IRA contribution for self-employed. 2026 limit: $72,000 or 25% of compensation.

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SIMPLE IRA Calculator

2026

Calculate SIMPLE IRA contributions with employer match. 2026 limit: $17,600 ($21,100 if 50+).

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Coast FIRE Calculator

Find out if you have enough invested to coast to retirement without saving more. Calculate your coast FIRE number.

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Lean FIRE Calculator

Calculate your lean FIRE number for minimal annual expenses. See years to financial independence on a lean budget.

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Barista FIRE Calculator

Calculate how much you need to semi-retire with part-time income covering the gap.

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Safe Withdrawal Rate Calculator

Calculate safe withdrawal rate and portfolio sustainability. See historical success rates at different SWR levels.

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Financial Independence Calculator

Calculate your FI number and years to financial independence at different savings rates.

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Roth vs Traditional IRA/401(k) Calculator

Compare Roth vs Traditional contributions. See which wins based on current vs retirement tax brackets.

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Spousal IRA Calculator

Calculate spousal IRA contribution limits and projected growth for non-working spouses.

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Early Retirement Withdrawal Penalty Calculator

Calculate the 10% early withdrawal penalty and taxes on 401(k)/IRA withdrawals before age 59.5.

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SEP IRA Contribution Calculator

2026

Calculate max SEP IRA contribution with the self-employed adjustment. 2026 cap: $72,000.

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Solo 401(k) Calculator

2026

Calculate employee + employer Solo 401(k) contributions. Compare to SEP IRA limits.

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Defined Benefit Plan Calculator

Calculate required funding for a defined benefit pension plan. See massive tax deduction potential.

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Social Security Spousal Benefit Calculator

Calculate combined spousal Social Security benefits. Find the optimal claiming strategy for couples.

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Social Security Survivor Benefit Calculator

Calculate survivor and children benefits after a spouse's death. See family maximum.

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Backdoor Roth IRA Calculator

Calculate backdoor Roth conversion with pro-rata rule. See tax cost if traditional IRA has balance.

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Mega Backdoor Roth Calculator

Calculate max after-tax 401(k) contribution for mega backdoor Roth. 2026 total limit: $72,000.

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TSP Calculator (Thrift Savings Plan)

2026

Calculate TSP contributions, agency match, and projected balance for federal employees and military.

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FERS Retirement Calculator

Calculate federal FERS pension annuity from years of service and high-3 salary.

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CSRS Retirement Calculator

Calculate CSRS pension for legacy federal employees from years of service and high-3 salary.

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Pension vs Lump Sum Calculator

Compare taking a monthly pension vs lump sum payout. Find the break-even age.

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Retirement Income Gap Calculator

Calculate the gap between desired retirement income and guaranteed sources (SS, pension).

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Sequence of Returns Risk Calculator

See how the order of investment returns dramatically affects your retirement. Compare good-first vs bad-first.

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Retirement Bucket Strategy Calculator

Allocate retirement savings into cash, bonds, and stock buckets for income stability.

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Social Security WEP Calculator

Calculate WEP reduction to SS benefits for workers with non-covered pensions.

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Social Security GPO Calculator

Calculate Government Pension Offset reducing spousal/survivor SS benefits.

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IRA Contribution Limit Calculator

2026

Check your Traditional and Roth IRA limits based on income, age, and employer plan coverage.

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Retirement Readiness Score Calculator

Get a retirement readiness score based on savings, income, age, and goals. See if you are on track.

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Retirement Age Calculator

Find your Social Security FRA, early claiming age, Medicare eligibility, and delayed credits age.

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403(b) Calculator

Calculate 403(b) retirement savings for nonprofit and education employees.

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457(b) Calculator

Calculate 457(b) deferred compensation plan growth. No early withdrawal penalty.

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Retirement Savings Goal Calculator

Calculate total savings needed for retirement from desired income, years, and inflation.

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Social Security Maximum Benefit Calculator

See maximum Social Security benefits at ages 62, FRA, and 70 for 2026.

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Pension Survivor Benefit Calculator

Compare pension options with 0%, 50%, 75%, and 100% survivor benefits.

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Retirement Account Comparison Calculator

Compare 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), Traditional IRA, and Roth IRA side by side.

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Catch-Up Contribution Calculator

2026

Calculate catch-up contribution limits by age and account type including super catch-up.

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Social Security Earnings Test Calculator

Calculate SS withholding if working before FRA ($1 per $2 over $22,320).

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Social Security COLA Calculator

Project Social Security benefit growth with COLA over 5, 10, and 20 years.

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Pension COLA Calculator

Project pension purchasing power with and without COLA adjustments.

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Retirement Healthcare Cost Calculator

Estimate healthcare costs in retirement (Fidelity: $315K for couple at 65).

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State Auto-IRA Calculator

Calculate contributions and growth for state-mandated auto-IRA programs.

About Retirement & 401(k) Calculators

These tools turn the big retirement questions into numbers you can actually compare. The 401(k) Calculator 2026 shows how employer matching and the IRS employee deferral limit of $24,500 shape your balance at retirement, while the Roth IRA Calculator 2026 weighs tax-free growth against the IRS income phase-outs that limit who can contribute directly. Use the Roth Conversion Calculator when you are deciding whether to move pre-tax money into a Roth and pay tax now to avoid Required Minimum Distributions later.

Timing decisions get their own tools. The Social Security Break-Even Calculator estimates the age at which delaying benefits past your SSA full retirement age pays off, and the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Calculator applies the IRS Uniform Lifetime Table once mandatory withdrawals begin. The FIRE Calculator and Coast FIRE Calculator help younger savers test whether early retirement is mathematically on track. Anyone within a decade of retiring, switching jobs, or rolling over an old account benefits most from running these before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much can I contribute to my 401(k) and IRA in 2026?
For 2026, the IRS sets the employee 401(k) deferral limit at $24,500, with an additional catch-up contribution allowed once you reach age 50. IRA contribution limits are much lower and are set separately by the IRS, and your ability to deduct a traditional IRA or contribute to a Roth IRA can phase out at higher income levels. Employer matching dollars do not count against your personal deferral limit but do count toward a separate overall plan limit.
When do Required Minimum Distributions start, and what happens if I miss one?
Under current IRS rules, RMDs from traditional 401(k)s and IRAs begin at the age set by the SECURE 2.0 Act, and the amount each year is your prior year-end balance divided by a life-expectancy factor from the IRS Uniform Lifetime Table. Roth IRAs have no RMDs during the original owner's lifetime. Missing an RMD triggers an IRS excise tax on the amount you failed to withdraw, though the penalty can be reduced if you correct it promptly.
Is it better to claim Social Security early or wait?
The SSA reduces your monthly benefit permanently if you claim before your full retirement age and increases it through delayed retirement credits if you wait, up to age 70. A break-even analysis compares the larger lifetime total from waiting against the extra years of smaller checks from claiming early. If you keep working and claim before full retirement age, the SSA earnings test can temporarily withhold part of your benefit, though that amount is restored later.
Should I do a Roth conversion?
A Roth conversion moves money from a pre-tax account into a Roth, and the converted amount is added to your taxable income that year, taxed under the federal brackets that range from 10% to 37%. It can make sense in lower-income years, before RMDs begin, or if you expect higher tax rates in retirement, because Roth withdrawals are generally tax-free and have no lifetime RMDs. Converting too much in one year can push you into a higher bracket, so many people convert gradually.
What is the 4% rule and how reliable is it?
The 4% rule is a guideline suggesting you can withdraw about 4% of your portfolio in the first year of retirement and adjust that dollar amount for inflation each year, with the goal of the money lasting roughly 30 years. It comes from historical market research, not any government agency, so it is a planning starting point rather than a guarantee. A Safe Withdrawal Rate Calculator lets you test lower or higher rates against different time horizons and market assumptions.