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Financial calculators that give you straight answers

Ten free calculators for the money questions people actually ask — what your dollars were worth back then, whether your deposits are insured, what breaking a CD really costs, and how fast your savings grow. No signup, no affiliate steering, just math.

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Inflation Calculator

Compare buying power between 1913 and 2025 using published annual CPI data.

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02

FDIC Insurance Calculator

Check how much of your deposits are actually insured — and how much is at risk.

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03

CD Ladder Calculator

Build a CD ladder and see the maturity schedule and total interest.

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04

CD Penalty Calculator

Estimate what closing your CD early could cost, using the terms in your agreement.

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Savings Interest Calculator

Project how your savings grow with APY, compounding, and monthly deposits.

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APY ↔ APR Converter

Convert between APR and APY and see what compounding really does to a rate.

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Emergency Fund Calculator

Work out how big your emergency fund should be — and how long it takes to build.

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Savings Goal Calculator

How long until you hit your savings goal — or how much to save each month.

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CD vs Savings

Lock in a CD or stay liquid in savings? Compare the actual dollars.

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10

Rule of 72

See how many years it takes for your money to double at any rate.

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Before you park your cash anywhere…

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