Investment Calculators

CD ladder calculator

Use this CD ladder calculator to examine the benefits of investing in a series of certificates of deposits with different maturities, also called a CD ladder. With a CD Ladder, the investor benefits from higher interest rates for longer maturities, while achieving better liquidity, rather than investing in a single long-term CD.

CD calculator

Use this CD calculator to find out how much interest is earned on a certificate of deposit (CD). Just enter a few pieces of information and this CD calculator will calculate the annual percentage yield (APY) and ending balance.

Net worth calculator

Net worth is the value of all assets, minus the total of all liabilities. Put another way, net worth is what is owned minus what is owed. This net worth calculator helps determine your net worth. It also estimates how net worth could grow or decline over the next 10 years.

Save a million dollars

What will it take to save a million dollars? This financial calculator helps you find out. Enter in the current savings plan and graphically view the financial results for each year until you retire.

Managing investment goals

What will it take to reach your investment goal?

401(k) spend it or save it?

There are several ways to manage your 401(k) balance when you leave an employer. The most fundamental of which is: Should you spend it or save it? Depending on your age and tax bracket, making the wrong decision can cost you thousands of dollars in taxes and lost earnings. This calculator helps illustrate the difference.

How long will savings last?

Income from savings calculator.

Reach a savings goal

This calculator will compute how much you have to save to reach your goal and create an individualized chart showing how much you need to save every month. We've also attached a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet so you can keep track of your progress.

Compare cost of living

Use this calculator to compare the cost of living between U.S. cities. Select the city you're in and the city you're moving to. Enter your present income and click "Refresh listing." The income required to maintain your current standard of living will appear in the box below, along with the percentage difference between the two cities. The calculation takes into account dozens of items in six broad categories -- groceries, housing, utilities, transportation, health care and miscellaneous goods and services. It does not include the effects of state and local taxes. The information is updated quarterly. (This calculator requires a JavaScript capable browser)

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Last modified: 03/10/09