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Free tools/Cash runway

Know your buffer

How long will your cash last?

Put a number on your breathing room. Compare your current spending with an income shock, then see how a spending cut changes the answer.

Your monthly picture

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Stress test

See how long cash lasts if income drops and you trim flexible spending.

Numbers stay in this browser. Saving is optional and uses this device’s storage; anyone using this browser could see a saved plan. No account, bank connection, or ad scripts on this page.

Your cash horizon

Start with two numbers.

Enter available cash and essential monthly spending to see your baseline and a stress test. Add income and flexible spending to sharpen the picture.

What counts as cash?

Use money you can reach without selling investments or paying a penalty. Leave out balances already set aside for near-term bills if those bills appear in your monthly spending.

Make the buffer useful

Once you know your runway, compare a savings target with our emergency fund calculator. For a bank-specific view, add your institutions to Bank Watch.