Tools · 3 calculators

The math families never run — until they have to.

These calculators answer the questions every family asks late, after the bills have already started. They use plain-English assumptions and show their work.

How long will Mom's savings last in assisted living?

Punch in her monthly savings, the local cost of care, and her other income. We'll show you the cliff in months, not vague reassurances.

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When does home care cost more than assisted living?

The math is brutal and most families don't run it until it's too late. Twelve hours of home care a day usually exceeds the cost of a full-time facility. Here's the line.

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Assisted living vs a new Porsche every year vs a universal-design renovation

An absurd comparison that lands a real point. For the cost of a few years in assisted living, you could buy a 911 every year — or renovate the house once and keep her in it.

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