VOL. 2026 · MARKET HISTORY · FINANCE TOOLS
Simple tools for smarter investing.
Calculators, market visuals, and historical data built to make long-term investing easier to understand.
Markets · trailing returns
Markets today.
A quick snapshot of major markets before you dive into the tools.
As of Jun 19, 2026
ETF proxies · data via Tiingo
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HISTORICAL RETURNS · MARKET VISUALS
Market History
See how stocks, bonds, inflation, and major events have shaped investor returns.
- HISTORICAL RETURNS
Periodic Table of Returns
See which asset classes and S&P 500 sectors led each year — toggle between the two views.
OPEN TOOL → - ASSET COMPARISON
Stocks vs Bonds
Compare how stocks, bonds, cash, and inflation performed over the last 100 years.
OPEN TOOL → - MARKET EVENTS
Crises & Events Timeline
See how the market reacted to recessions, wars, elections, crashes, and recoveries.
OPEN TOOL →
Planning
Simple calculators and guides for taxes, inflation, retirement accounts, and long-term planning.
- TAXES
Tax Brackets (2026)
Estimate federal and state income taxes based on taxable income.
OPEN TOOL → - BUDGETING
Budget Planner
Map monthly income, spending, and savings in one simple view.
OPEN TOOL → - RETIREMENT
Retirement Readiness
Estimate your future savings and see whether you’re on track for retirement.
OPEN TOOL → - RETIREMENT
Roth vs Traditional IRA
Compare paying taxes now versus paying taxes later.
READ GUIDE → - HIGH EARNERS
Backdoor Roth IRA
Learn how high earners may fund a Roth IRA — and what can make it taxable.
READ GUIDE → - INFLATION
Purchasing Power
See how inflation changes the value of money using real-world prices over time.
OPEN TOOL →
Calculators
Run quick numbers on investing, mortgages, and long-term growth.
- GROWTH
Compound Interest Calculator
Project how savings can grow with time, returns, and recurring contributions.
OPEN TOOL → - MARKET RETURNS
S&P 500 Return Calculator
Calculate historical S&P 500 returns with dividends reinvested.
OPEN TOOL → - MORTGAGE
Mortgage Calculator
Estimate monthly payments, total interest, and amortization.
OPEN TOOL → - COMPOUNDING
Rule of 72
Estimate how long it may take money to double at a given return.
OPEN TOOL →