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Last updated: April 23, 2026
1. No Financial Advice — Read This First
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3. Calculator Limitations
Calculators use simplified mathematical models relying on inputs you provide. Real-world outcomes are affected by:
- Taxes — federal, state, local, capital gains, dividend, estate, international
- Inflation — actual inflation may differ from historical averages
- Market volatility — asset returns are not constant; sequence-of-returns risk
- Fees — expense ratios, advisory fees, transaction costs
- Behavioral factors — panic selling, lifestyle inflation, unexpected expenses
- Rule changes — tax laws, retirement accounts, Social Security, Medicare
- Personal circumstances — health, dependents, employment, longevity
Past performance does not guarantee future results.
4. FIRE and Retirement Planning
FIRE calculations (4% rule, Trinity Study) are based on historical U.S. market data. They may not hold in future decades, may not apply outside the U.S., and do not account for healthcare costs or unexpected risks. Engage a fee-only CFP® before irreversible decisions like leaving the workforce.
5. Mortgage, Debt, and Loan Calculators
These do notaccount for escrow, property tax, homeowner's insurance, PMI, closing costs, points, origination fees, rate changes on ARM loans, prepayment penalties, or lender underwriting criteria. Always review official Loan Estimates and Closing Disclosures.
6. Accuracy Disclaimer
Mathematical formulas may contain bugs. Data may be outdated. Tax rates and regulations change frequently. Verify any critical number independently before acting on it.
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11. Regional Applicability
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