401k Calculator

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Retirement Calculator

Compare a traditional 401(k) side by side with an Indexing Strategy — accumulation, distribution, and lifetime income.

401(k) Calculator

Tax-deferred growth with employer matching. Withdrawals are taxed as ordinary income.

Accumulation Phase
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Balance at Retirement

Distribution Phase
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Annual Payout Amount
Minus Taxes
Annual Post-Tax Amount

Indexing Strategy

Credited returns linked to a market index with a 0% floor — growth without direct market loss. Often tax-advantaged.

Accumulation Phase
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Balance at Retirement

Distribution Phase
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Annual Payout Amount
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Side-by-Side Comparison

Enter your numbers and hit Calculate to see how the two strategies stack up.

401(k) Balance at Retirement
Indexing Balance at Retirement
Retirement Balance Difference
401(k) Annual Post-Tax Income
Indexing Annual Post-Tax Income
Annual Income Difference
It’s Not About How Much Money You Have, It’s About How Much You Get to Keep.