🧮 Free Retirement Calculator Suite — Plan Every Dollar of Your Future

10 specialized calculators for nest egg, 401(k) vs IRA, FIRE, Social Security, Roth conversion, RMD, early withdrawal, 72(t) SEPP, and pension analysis. All calculations run locally in your browser — no signup, no data collection.

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Nest Egg Planner
Monte Carlo + healthcare
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401(k) vs IRA
Compare account types
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FIRE Calculator
Early retirement timeline
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Social Security
Benefit & break-even
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Roth Conversion
Tax optimization
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RMD Calculator
Required distributions
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Early Withdrawal
Penalty & exemptions
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72(t) SEPP
Penalty-free access
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Pension vs Lump Sum
Break-even analysis

Why Use RetirePlanCalc Instead of a Generic Calculator?

🔒 100% Private — No Data Leaves Your Browser

Every calculation runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. We don't collect your age, income, savings, or any personal data. No accounts, no tracking, no ads that follow you.

🎯 10 Specialized Tools in One Suite

Most retirement calculators only handle one scenario. Our suite covers the full lifecycle: accumulation (nest egg, 401k vs IRA, FIRE), decumulation (RMD, Social Security, pension), and edge cases (early withdrawal, Roth conversion, 72t SEPP).

📊 Monte Carlo Simulation Built In

Single-point estimates are misleading. Our Nest Egg and FIRE calculators run 500+ Monte Carlo iterations to show your probability of success across thousands of market conditions — not just one optimistic guess.

🏥 Healthcare Cost Estimator Included

Most calculators ignore healthcare. We estimate Medicare Part B premiums with IRMAA surcharges, pre-Medicare private insurance costs, and lifetime healthcare spending based on Fidelity's research.

📍 State Tax Comparison for All 50 States

State taxes can make or break your retirement budget. Our 50-state tax guide shows exactly how each state taxes 401(k) withdrawals, IRA distributions, pensions, and Social Security benefits — so you pick the right place to retire.

📅 Updated for 2026 Tax Law

All IRS contribution limits, tax brackets, Social Security bend points, RMD factors, and Medicare IRMAA thresholds reflect the latest 2026 figures. No outdated data from previous tax years.

2026 Retirement Planning Key Numbers

Every figure below reflects the official 2026 IRS, Social Security Administration (SSA), and Medicare parameters — the exact numbers our calculators use. Always confirm against the linked primary source before acting.

$23,500
401(k) Employee Contribution Limit
Add $7,500 catch-up if you're 50+. Compare accounts →
$7,000
IRA Contribution Limit (Traditional & Roth)
$1,000 catch-up at 50+. Roth vs Traditional →
67
Full Retirement Age (Born 1960+)
Claiming early at 62 cuts benefits ~30%. Model your benefit →
$15,700 / $31,400
2026 Standard Deduction (Single / MFJ)
$23,550 for head of household. See tax impact →
$185 / mo
Medicare Part B Standard Premium
Higher earners pay IRMAA surcharges. Estimate healthcare →
25× / 4%
Nest-Egg Multiple & Safe Withdrawal
The classic FIRE baseline. Run the FIRE test →

Sources: IRS.gov (Pub. 590-A/590-B), SSA.gov, Medicare.gov. Figures are planning illustrations, not advice.

EDITOR'S GUIDE Reviewed by the RetirePlanCalc Editorial Team · July 2026

Your 2026 Retirement Planning Roadmap: 7 Steps to a Confident Exit

Retirement is not a single decision — it is a sequence of coordinated moves. With 2026 contribution limits at record highs and Secure 2.0 RMD rules now fully in effect, this is a good year to tighten your plan. Work through these seven steps, using the matching calculator at each stage.

1. Quantify Your Retirement Number

Start from expected spending, not a vague round number. The Nest Egg Planner projects your portfolio using your current age, savings rate, and expected return — then runs a 500-scenario Monte Carlo simulation so you see your real probability of success, not just one optimistic guess.

2. Max Out Tax-Advantaged Accounts

For 2026 you can put up to $23,500 into a 401(k) and $7,000 into an IRA, with catch-up contributions if you are 50 or older. The 401(k) vs IRA calculator shows which account type and Roth-vs-traditional mix minimizes your lifetime tax bill.

3. Choose Your Social Security Claiming Age

Full retirement age is 67 for anyone born in 1960 or later, and benefits grow roughly 8% for each year you delay from full retirement age to 70. The Social Security Estimator models your benefit at every age and finds your personal break-even point.

4. Get Ahead of Required Minimum Distributions

Under Secure 2.0, RMDs begin at 73 — or 75 if you were born in 1960 or later. The IRS then forces withdrawals from traditional accounts. The RMD Calculator tells you the exact amount, and the Roth Conversion tool helps you shrink future RMDs tax-efficiently.

5. Build a Roth Conversion Bridge

Converting traditional IRA funds to Roth in low-income years — often early retirement or just before RMDs start — locks in today's tax rate and creates tax-free income later. Model the trade-off with the Roth Conversion Calculator.

6. Budget for Healthcare Realistically

Healthcare is the most underestimated retirement cost. Our healthcare estimator builds in Medicare Part B premiums (the $185/month base plus IRMAA surcharges for higher earners) and pre-Medicare private insurance. Fidelity estimates a 65-year-old couple needs about $315,000 (2024 figure) for lifetime medical costs — plan for it explicitly within the Nest Egg Planner.

7. Map Your Early-Exit and Penalty-Free Options

If you want to retire before 59½, learn the 10% early-withdrawal penalty and its exemptions, plus the 72(t) SEPP rule that permits substantially equal periodic payments penalty-free. The Early Withdrawal and 72(t) SEPP calculators show what is allowed.

The Bottom Line

Run the matching calculator at each step, revisit your plan every year, and treat every figure here as a planning illustration — not personalized advice. When the numbers get complex, a fee-only fiduciary advisor earns their fee.

About this guide: The RetirePlanCalc Editorial Team compiles IRS, SSA, and Medicare published data into plain-language planning tools. This article is educational and not fiduciary advice. Sources: IRS.gov (Retirement Plans), SSA.gov (Retirement Benefits), Medicare.gov (Costs), Fidelity Investments (Retiree Health Care Cost Estimate).

Editor's Picks: In-Depth Retirement Guides

Original, research-backed guides from our editorial team — each connects to the calculators and official sources you need.

How Much Do You Need to Retire in 2026? Size your nest egg with the 25× rule and a realistic spending method. Is the 4% Rule Still Valid in 2026? Where the safe-withdrawal debate stands after recent market swings. Best Social Security Claiming Age in 2026 A break-even analysis of claiming at 62, 67, or 70. RMD Rules After Age 73 (2026) How Secure 2.0 changed withdrawal ages and penalties. Roth vs Traditional IRA in 2026 Which account wins depends on your tax rate today vs later. Early Retirement Healthcare Guide 2026 Covering the ACA / COBRA gap before Medicare kicks in. Pension vs Lump Sum: Which to Choose? A break-even framework for a once-in-a-lifetime decision. 401(k) vs IRA: Which Is Better in 2026? Account choice, matching, and contribution ceilings explained.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, 100% free. All 10 calculators run entirely in your browser using JavaScript. We don't require signup, don't collect your data, and don't show intrusive ads.

If you're just starting out, begin with the Nest Egg Planner. If you're close to retirement, try the Social Security Estimator or RMD Calculator. For early retirees, the FIRE Calculator is essential.

We use current IRS and SSA parameters for 2026: tax brackets, contribution limits, Social Security bend points, RMD factors, and Medicare IRMAA thresholds. Our Nest Egg and FIRE calculators include Monte Carlo simulation (500 iterations).

No. Zero data leaves your browser. All calculations happen locally in JavaScript. We don't use cookies for tracking, don't have user accounts, and don't send any information to our servers.

Seven states have no state income tax at all: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and Wyoming. New Hampshire taxes only interest and dividend income. Check our 50-State Tax Guide for complete details.

Popular State Tax Guides for Retirees

Compare how your state taxes retirement income. Click your state to see detailed 2026 tax rules.

🏖️ Florida — No state income tax 🤠 Texas — No state income tax 🎰 Nevada — No state income tax 🏔️ Alaska — No state income tax 🌲 Washington — No state income tax 🏔️ Wyoming — No state income tax 🌽 South Dakota — No state income tax 🎸 Tennessee — No state income tax 🍁 New Hampshire — No state income tax 🏙️ New Jersey — High tax burden 🗽 New York — High tax burden 🌴 California — High tax burden
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📍 50-State Retirement Tax Guide

Select your state to view state-specific retirement tax rules, Social Security benefit treatment, and cost of living guidance.

Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming

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