I use it, I think their numbers are more conservative than I personally expect

Apr 21, 2021
1:16:27pm

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I put $0 SS on mine figure I might as well just not count on it and if I get some great, granted Im only 31 so it would be different if retirement was within a couple of years

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Anyone use the Personal Capital retirement planner? How confident are you on

LaserCoug

4/21/21 1:13pm

This is the best retirement planner I've found

CougarTwins

4/21/21 1:15pm

I use it, I think their numbers are more conservative than I personally expect

BYUFootballisBack

4/21/21 1:16pm

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Buffalo

4/21/21 1:18pm

Just don't expect to take SS before age 70. right now it is full retirement at

Nat Gas Man

4/21/21 1:28pm

My retirement age should be 67. Still plan on taking it at 70 though. No HSA

LaserCoug

4/21/21 1:32pm

I'm in that boat. Had to take a medical retirement, but didn't claim it. So we

Nat Gas Man

4/21/21 1:42pm

I hope to retire around 63 when my daughter graduates so we'll see.

LaserCoug

4/21/21 1:45pm

I use it. It's great. I don't have good answers for your questions though.

supertux

4/21/21 1:27pm

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Buffalo

4/21/21 2:16pm

It's likely safer the way they use it than it is to have it stored in your browser or password manager

supertux

4/21/21 2:24pm

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Buffalo

4/21/21 3:01pm

I use vanguard, Transamerica, empower and ally, chase and benefitwallet and they all work most of the time

supertux

4/21/21 5:55pm

I really like it. Though I think they are conservative... about 6% APY. S&P is

AFewThoughts

4/21/21 1:45pm

Most retirement calculators make assumptions that are impractical. Like if the

Baron

4/21/21 1:46pm

I really like the site, but I don't put too much stock in their retirement calculator.

TheLoneCougar

4/21/21 2:34pm

I use madfientist's calculator in my own spreadsheet and it matches up pretty closely with the PC planner

supertux

4/21/21 5:56pm

Interesting. I do use his "laboratory" too but I haven't compared to the PC planner.

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