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$1.8M
Peak Savings
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Money Runs Out
$72k
Retirement Income/yr
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25 yrs of retirement
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Average time to first projection
7+
Account types supported
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Scenarios tested per plan

I paid an advisor $1,800 a year for 14 years to tell me ‘stay the course.’ Then I read what 1% fees actually cost me over a lifetime and almost threw up. GoldenRun showed me in 4 minutes that I can retire at 64 if I do three things. My advisor never told me any of them in 14 years.

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Carl B.
56, Pittsburgh PA · 32 years HVAC

I’m so tired. My back hurts. My feet hurt. I just needed to know if I could stop. GoldenRun gave me a date — June 2029 — and now I count down to it instead of dreading every shift. I’ve slept through the night for three weeks.

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Diane J.
58, Cleveland OH · ER Nurse, 28 years

Other tools told me I had a ‘78% chance of success.’ What does that even mean? GoldenRun said ‘you can retire on April 14, 2030’ and showed me the math. That’s a date I can write on a calendar. That’s what I needed.

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Mark R.
61, Phoenix AZ · Mid-management

My husband stopped sleeping years ago. He’d come downstairs at 2 AM and just sit there with a calculator. I bought GoldenRun for us as a Christmas present. Two days later he showed me the date — May 2027. He hasn’t left the bed before sunrise since.

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Patti S.
57, Indianapolis IN · Wife & retired teacher

How it works

Three steps to clarity about your retirement. See our methodology

1

Enter your info

Age, salary, savings, and Social Security. Takes about 2 minutes.

2

See your results

Charts show how your money grows, when you can retire, and whether your savings will last.

3

Try different scenarios

What if you retire at 62 instead of 65? Save more? Add a spouse? See the impact instantly.

Everything you need to retire with confidence

Real answers about your retirement — not just guesses on a napkin.

See Your Future, Year by Year

Get a clear picture of your savings, income, and spending from now through retirement — no guesswork.

Plan Together with Your Spouse

Retiring as a couple? See how your combined savings, Social Security, and different retirement ages work together.

What If the Market Drops?

We test 1,000+ good-and-bad market scenarios so you can see how likely your money is to last — not just the best case.

All Your Accounts in One Place

Add your 401(k), IRA, Roth, savings, and other accounts. We handle the tax differences automatically.

Keep More of Your Money

We figure out the smartest order to pull from your accounts so you pay less in taxes over your lifetime.

Got Extra Income Coming?

Add an inheritance, home sale, rental income, or part-time work to see how it changes your retirement picture.

What Pro members see

Go beyond the basics with tools built for confident retirement decisions.

AI Retirement Advisor

Get personalized, actionable recommendations with dollar-impact estimates — powered by AI that understands your full financial picture.

Monte Carlo Stress Tests

Test your plan against 1,000+ market scenarios. See your probability of success, not just a single best-guess projection.

Goal-Based Planning

Set a retirement goal and see exactly what it takes — save more, work longer, or cut spending. Track progress visually.

Detailed Expense Tracking

Model healthcare, travel, housing, and lifestyle costs individually so your projection reflects how you actually spend.

Scenario Comparison

Compare retirement ages, market returns, and inflation rates side by side. See which changes move the needle most.

Withdrawal Strategy

Find the tax-efficient order to draw from 401(k), Roth, and brokerage accounts so your money lasts years longer.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the free calculator really free?

Yes. The basic calculator with 1 plan and 3 accounts is completely free, forever. No credit card required.

How accurate are the projections?

We account for taxes, inflation, and Social Security — so your numbers are realistic, not just rough estimates. It's built for planning, not tax advice, but it's more thorough than most free tools.

What does Pro add?

Unlimited plans so you can compare strategies side by side, spouse planning to see your combined picture, stress testing against 1,000+ market scenarios so you know you're covered, plus detailed expenses, extra income sources, and data export. Every Pro subscription starts with a 7-day free trial.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. Cancel from your dashboard at any time. You keep Pro access through the end of your billing period.

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