Financial Tools
Quick calculators to put numbers on the ideas in our guides. Everything runs in your browser, and nothing you type is stored or sent anywhere.
50/30/20 budget calculator
Enter your monthly take-home pay to see how the 50/30/20 rule splits it.
Example value. Use the "net pay" on your pay stub, plus any 401(k) and health insurance deductions.
Saving 20% puts away $0 a year.
Compound interest calculator
See how regular investing can grow over time. Learn more in our guide to starting to invest.
You contribute $0; growth adds $0.
Green: projected balance. Gold: your contributions. Hypothetical illustration with a constant return compounded monthly; real returns vary and can be negative. Not investment advice.
Debt payoff calculator: snowball vs. avalanche
Compare the two most popular payoff methods. Read the full snowball vs. avalanche guide.
| Debt | Balance ($) | APR (%) | Minimum ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Store card | |||
| Credit card | |||
| Personal loan | |||
| Car loan |
Example debts shown. Assumes fixed rates, constant payments and no new charges.