A critical part of making the right financial decisions for you is knowing your options. An important role I play is providing new ideas through articles and links to websites to help you understand these options and make the best choices for your future. Some investment calculators you might find helpful are below.
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Cash Flow Get a better idea of where your money goes by creating a personal cash flow statement.
Net Worth Calculate what you own and what you owe - an important step in planning your financial future.
Your Investor Profile Understanding yourself as an investor is important when creating an effective investment portfolio.
Start Education Planning Now See how saving early can make a significant difference.
Tax Benefits of an RESP Discover how tax sheltered growth in an RESP can build a post-secondary school education fund for your children.
Inflation & Retirement Income Estimate how much more income you will need at retirement to maintain the standard of living that you have today.
Will the Money Last? Estimate how long your retirement savings will last if you make regular, annual income withdrawals and factor in inflation.
RRIF Payment Calculate your RRIF payment and see how long the funds will last.
TFSA vs RRSP Find out how your marginal tax rate, and whether you invest or spend your RRSP tax refund, affects the growth of your TFSA or RRSP.
Savings Growth Estimate the future value of your savings by changing the investment amounts, rates of return and years of growth.
Cost of Waiting to Invest See how much more you will have in your retirement fund if you start investing now.
Real Rate of Return This tool determines the real rate of return on a taxable investment after taking taxes and inflation into account, and illustrates what the investment will be worth, in after tax dollars.
RRSP Tax Savings Estimate the tax savings on your RRSP contribution. You can enter three different amounts to compare the savings.
TFSA vs Taxable Investment Discover the tax-free growth advantage of investing in a TFSA instead of a taxable investment.
Income Tax Estimate the taxes you owe based on your taxable income and the province you live in.
Mortgage & Lending:
Mortgage and Loan Amortization Scheduler Want to know how much your mortgage will actually cost you? This easy to use tool provides a detailed payment schedule for your mortgage or loan based on the mortgage or loan amount, payment frequency, interest rate and the amortization period information you provide. Debt Consolidator Looking to consolidate your high interest debt into one easy to manage payment? This calculator can show you how much you might save by consolidating your debt at a lower interest rate.
Personal Finance:
Insurance Calculator Calculate your insurance needs.