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Investment & Retirement Toolkit

Compound growth, capital gains, 401k vs Roth, estate tax — plan your future

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Investing for retirement involves complex decisions: traditional vs Roth accounts, capital gains tax implications, required minimum distributions, and estate planning. This toolkit brings together compound interest calculators, capital gains estimators, 401k vs Roth comparisons, RMD calculators, and estate tax planners — all free and private.

Toolkit Handbook · Table of ContentsPage 1

The Workflow, Chapter by Chapter

Each phase of the Investment & Retirement workflow is a chapter in this handbook — the table of contents gives the shape of the route, and the fold-out plate lays every stop out in order.

Plate — the full route, one leaf per phaseunfolded · 3 leaves
Phase
Grow: Compound & Gains
1Compound Interest Calculator
Selling investments?US Capital Gains Tax Calculator
Crypto?Crypto Profit Calculator
Phase
Retire: 401k vs Roth & RMD
6401(k) vs Roth IRA Compare
Age 73+?RMD Calculator
Estate planning?Estate & Inheritance Tax Calculator
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Grow: Compound & Gains

Project compound growth and calculate capital gains tax.

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Retire: 401k vs Roth & RMD

Compare 401k vs Roth IRA and calculate Required Minimum Distributions.

3

Plan: Estate & Legacy

Calculate estate tax and organize your digital estate.

401k vs Roth IRA: Which Should You Choose?

The key question is whether your tax rate in retirement will be higher or lower than your current rate. If you expect to be in a higher bracket in retirement, choose Roth (pay tax now, withdraw tax-free). If you expect a lower bracket, choose traditional 401k (defer tax now, pay later). Our calculator compares both options with your specific inputs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is capital gains tax calculated?

Short-term gains (assets held under 1 year) are taxed as ordinary income. Long-term gains (held over 1 year) are taxed at 0%, 15%, or 20% depending on your income bracket. Our Capital Gains Calculator factors in your income, filing status, and holding period.

What are Required Minimum Distributions?

RMDs are mandatory withdrawals from traditional retirement accounts (401k, traditional IRA) starting at age 73 (as of 2026). The amount is calculated by dividing your account balance by a life expectancy factor from the IRS Uniform Lifetime Table. Our RMD Calculator handles this automatically.

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