Free planning tools to help you think through the numbers.

Practical calculators and assessments for retirement, taxes, savings, and investing. Use them on your own, or bring the results into a conversation with us.

Financial planning tools from Merels Capital

Retirement Savings Calculator

Estimate how much you need to save for retirement and whether you're on track. Adjust contributions, returns, and timeline to model different scenarios.

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Retirement Readiness Quiz

Answer a few questions to assess your retirement readiness and identify gaps in your plan.

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Social Security Timing Calculator

Find the optimal age to claim Social Security benefits based on your health, income needs, and break-even analysis.

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Required Minimum Distribution Planner

Calculate your annual required minimum distributions from IRAs and retirement accounts and plan your withdrawal strategy.

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Roth Conversion Calculator

Model the long-term impact of converting traditional IRA or 401(k) funds to a Roth account and find the optimal conversion amount.

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401(k) Rollover Guide

Understand your options when leaving an employer — rolling over a 401(k) to an IRA, a new plan, or taking a distribution.

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529 College Savings Planner

Estimate how much to save for college using a 529 plan and project future account balances based on contributions and investment growth.

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Savings Goal Calculator

Calculate how much you need to save each month to reach a specific financial goal — from an emergency fund to a major purchase.

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Tax Savings Estimator

Estimate how much you could save in taxes through retirement plan contributions, deductions, and other strategies available to business owners.

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Investment Risk Tolerance Assessment

Identify your investment risk tolerance and see what asset allocation might be appropriate for your goals and timeline.

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