Saveology Finance - Your Financial Planning Resource Center

Our Finance Center offers a wealth of information to help you achieve financial stability and a prosperous future. We take the guesswork and intimidation out of personal financial planning by providing the tools, resources and services you need to achieve your financial goals.

Find out how much you can borrow for a mortgage
Calculate savings & retirement plans that work for you
Establish a realistic and rewarding household budget

Retirement Savings > Will your retirement plan provide sufficient funds for a secure retirement? Use this Retirement Savings Calculator to start preparing for your retirement today.
Mortgage Calculator > Use this calculator to determine an estimated payment plan and schedule for your current mortgage. View a full yearly or monthly amortization schedule.
Mortgage Qualifier > This calculator helps you determine how much you can borrow and estimates monthly payment amounts and loan term options.
Home Budget Calculator > Successful money management is easier than you think! It starts with a realistic household budget. Use this handy tool to calculate your monthly income and expenses.

Enter your information into the calculator below to help create your retirement plan. You can view your retirement savings balance and your withdrawals throughout your retirement. Social security is calculated on a sliding scale based on your income. Including a non-working spouse in your plan increases your social security benefits up to, but not over, the maximum. Click View Report for your results and savings plan suggestions.

Current age: Your current age.
Age of retirement: Age you wish to retire. This calculator assumes that the year you retire, you do not make any contributions to your retirement savings. So if you retire at age 65, your last contribution happened when you were actually age 64. This calculator also assumes that you make your entire contribution at the end of each year.
Household income: Your total household income. If you are married, this should include your spouse's income.
Current retirement savings: Total amount that you currently have saved toward your retirement. Include all sources of retirement savings such as 401(k)s, IRAs and Annuities.
Rate of return before retirement: This is the annual rate of return you expect from your investments after taxes. The actual rate of return is largely dependent on the type of investments you select. From January 1970 to December 2008, the average annual compounded rate of return for the S&P 500, including reinvestment of dividends, was approximately 9.7% (source: www.standardandpoors.com). During this period, the highest 12-month return was 61%, from June 1982 through June 1983. The lowest 12-month return was -39%, which happened twice, once from September 1973 to September 1974 and again from November 2007 to November 2008. Savings accounts at a bank may pay as little as 1% or less but carry significantly lower risk of loss of principal balances.

It is important to remember that future rates of return can't be predicted with certainty and that investments that pay higher rates of return are generally subject to higher risk and volatility. The actual rate of return on investments can vary widely over time, especially for long-term investments. This includes the potential loss of principal on your investment. It is not possible to invest directly in an index and the compounded rate of return noted above does not reflect sales charges and other fees that funds and/or investment companies may charge.
Rate of return during retirement: This is the annual rate of return you expect from your investments during retirement, after taxes. It is often lower than the return earned before retirement due to more conservative investment choices to help insure a steady flow of income. The actual rate of return is largely dependent on the type of investments you select. From January 1970 to December 2008, the average annual compounded rate of return for the S&P 500, including reinvestment of dividends, was approximately 9.7% (source: www.standardandpoors.com). During this period, the highest 12-month return was 61%, from June 1982 through June 1983. The lowest 12-month return was -39%, which happened twice, once from September 1973 to September 1974 and again from November 2007 to November 2008. Savings accounts at a bank may pay as little as 1% or less but carry significantly lower risk of loss of principal balances.

It is important to remember that future rates of return can't be predicted with certainty and that investments that pay higher rates of return are generally subject to higher risk and volatility. The actual rate of return on investments can vary widely over time, especially for long-term investments. This includes the potential loss of principal on your investment. It is not possible to invest directly in an index and the compounded rate of return noted above does not reflect sales charges and other fees that funds and/or investment companies may charge.
Percent of income to contribute: The percentage of your annual income you will save for your retirement goals. This should reflect the total you save toward your retirement. This should include any 403(b), 401(k), or 457(b) plans and your employer contributions to these plans. It should also include any other retirement accounts such as an IRA or a Roth IRA and any retirement savings in non-retirement accounts. This calculator assumes that you make one annual contributions at the end of each year, and any withdrawals happen once per year at the end of the year.
Expected salary increase: Annual percent increase you expect in your household income.
Years of retirement income: Total number of years you expect to use your retirement income.
Percent of income at retirement: The percent of your working year's household income you think you will need to have in retirement. This amount is based on your income earned during the last year you will work. You can change this amount to be as low as 50% and as high as 150%.
Expected rate of inflation: What you expect for the average long-term inflation rate. A common measure of inflation in the U.S. is the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which has a long-term average of 3.1% annually, from 1925 through 2008. The CPI for 2008 was 4.0%, as reported by the Minneapolis Federal Reserve.
If you are married checkbox: Check this box if you are married. Married couples have a higher maximum social security benefit than single wage earners.
To include Social Security checkbox: Check this box if you wish to include social security benefits in your retirement planning. Social Security is based on a sliding scale depending on your income, how long you work and at what age you retire. Social Security benefits automatically increases each year based on increases in the Consumer Price Index. Including a spouse increases your Social Security benefits by 1.5 times your individual estimated benefit. Please note that this calculator assumes that you have only one working spouse. Benefits could be different if your spouse worked and earned a benefit higher than one half of your benefit. If you are a married couple, and both spouses work, you may need to run the calculation twice - once for each spouse and their respective income. This calculator provides only an estimate of your benefits.

The calculations use the 2009 FICA income limit of $106,800 with an annual maximum Social Security benefit of $27,876 per year for a single person and 1.5 times this amount for a married couple. To receive the maximum benefit would require earning the maximum FICA salary for nearly your entire career. You would also need to begin receiving benefits at your full retirement age of 66 or 67 (depending on your birthdate). Your actual benefit may be lower or higher depending on your work history and the complete compensation rules used by Social Security.

Information and interactive calculators are made available to you as self-help tools for your independent use and are not intended to provide investment advice. We cannot and do not guarantee their applicability or accuracy in regards to your individual circumstances. All examples are hypothetical and are for illustrative purposes. We encourage you to seek personalized advice from qualified professionals regarding all personal finance issues.

Use this Mortgage Payment Calculator to generate an estimated amortization schedule for your current mortgage. See how much interest you could, your estimated principal balances, and determine the impact of any principal prepayments. Click the "View Report" button for a full yearly or monthly amortization schedule.

Mortgage amount: Original or expected balance for your mortgage.
Term in years: The number of years over which you will repay this loan. The most common mortgage terms are 15 years and 30 years.
Interest rate: Annual fixed interest rate for this mortgage.
Monthly payment: Monthly principal and interest payment (PI).
Total payments: Total of all monthly payments over the full term of the mortgage. This total payment amount assumes that there are no prepayments of principal.
Total interest: Total of all interest paid over the full term of the mortgage. This total interest amount assumes that there are no prepayments of principal.
Prepayment type: The frequency of prepayment. The options are: none, monthly, yearly, and one-time payment.
Prepayment amount: Amount that will be prepaid on your mortgage. This amount will be applied to the mortgage principal balance, based on the prepayment type.
Start with payment: This is the payment number that your prepayments will begin with. For a one time payment, this is the payment number that the single prepayment will be included in. All prepayments of principal are assumed to be received by your lender in time to be included in the following month's interest calculation. If you choose to prepay with a one-time payment for payment number ZERO, the prepayment is assumed to happen before the first payment of the loan.
Savings: Total amount of interest you will save by prepaying your mortgage.

The first step in buying a house is determining your budget. This Mortgage Qualification Calculator helps you determine how much you can borrow, loan payments, term options, and more. Fill in the fields below and click the "View Report" button to see a complete mortgage qualification report and amortization schedule.

Annual income: Your annual income before taxes. For married couples this is your total combined annual income before taxes.
Purchase price: The price of the home you wish to purchase. This is the actual price you'll pay, not including any closing costs.
Total monthly payment: Total monthly payment that you can qualify for. This is the total of principal, interest, taxes and insurance paid each month. Often called PITI.
Cash on hand: Cash you have for the down payment and all closing costs.
Interest rate: The current annual interest rate you can receive on your mortgage.
Term in years: The number of years over which you will repay this loan. The most common mortgage terms are 15 years and 30 years.
Property tax rate: Your property tax rate. 1% for a $100,000 home equals $1,000 per year in property taxes.
Home insurance rate: Your homeowner's insurance rate. 0.5% for a $100,000 home equals $500 per year for homeowner's insurance.
Monthly car payment(s): Total monthly payment for your car loan(s).
Credit card payments: Total monthly minimum payments for your credit cards.
Other loan payments: Any other installment loan payments, such as student loans or unsecured loans.
Total closing costs: Total upfront costs to close your loan. This is the total of your loan origination fee, points paid and other closing costs.
Loan origination rate: A percentage the lending institution charges for its origination fee. 1% for a $100,000 home equals $1,000.
Number of points paid: The total number of points paid to reduce the interest rate of your mortgage. Each point costs 1% of your mortgage balance.
Other closing costs: Estimate of all other closing costs for this loan. This should include filing fees, appraiser fees and any other miscellaneous fees paid.
Monthly PMI payment: Monthly cost of Principal Mortgage Insurance (PMI). For loans secured with less than 20% down, PMI is estimated at 0.5% of your loan balance each year. Monthly PMI is calculated by multiplying your starting loan balance by this percent and dividing by 12. When the equity in your home exceeds the percentage required for PMI, your PMI payment drops to zero. Please note that this is only an estimate of your actual PMI. The amount you may be required to pay may be higher or lower than our estimate.
Monthly PI payment: Monthly principal and interest payment.
Total for down payment: Total funds remaining, after closing costs, for down payment.
Limit down payment: Limit your down payment to percentage required to eliminate the need for PMI payments. Even if you have more cash on hand than required for closing costs checking this box will limit your down payment to the minimum amount required to forego PMI.
Show schedule by month: Display the payment schedule by month when you press the "View Report" button..
Show schedule by year: Display the payment schedule by year when you press the "View Report" button.
Total annual income debt percentage: Not shown. This is the percentage of your annual income your financial institution allows you to use for debt installment payments. This includes car payments, credit card payments, other loan payments and your "Principal, Interest, Tax and Insurance" payment for your home. The default rate is 36%.
PITI annual income percentage: Not shown. This is the percentage of your annual income your financial institution allows you to use for your "Principal, Interest, Tax and Insurance" payment for your home. The default rate is 28%.
Qualify amount: Shown as "Total monthly payment." This is the total amount you qualify for per month. This amount is the total of "Principal, Interest, Tax and Insurance" for your home.

Managing your money doesn't have to be difficult frustrating. Begin by calculating how much money you have coming in and determining where your money is being spent each month. Use this tool to see how much you could be saving each month. Click the "View Report" button to compare your actual budget with a target budget and identify areas for improvement.

Your income: Your total gross income from your paycheck.
Other income: Any other income that you receive including bonuses, alimony, child support or income from a business.
Federal tax withholding: Total amount withheld for federal taxes. Enter this amount from your pay stub.
State tax withholding: Total amount withheld for state taxes. Enter this amount from your pay stub.
Local tax withholding: Total amount withheld for local taxes. Enter this amount from your pay stub.
Other taxes and withholdings: Total amount withheld for any other taxes or miscellaneous item. Enter this amount from your pay stub.
FICA: Total withheld for FICA (Federal Insurance Contributions Act) is based on the gross income on your paycheck.
Medicare: Total withheld for Medicare based on the gross income on your paycheck.
Insurance and benefits: Total amount withheld for insurance and benefits by your employer. Enter this amount from you pay stub.
Company retirement savings plan: Total amount withheld from your paycheck that is deposited into a company retirement savings plan such as a 401(k) or 403(b).