5 Free Finance Calculators You Didn't Know You Needed — DCA, Rule of 72, Pension Lump Sum vs Annuity

Dollar-cost averaging vs lump sum. Pension lump sum vs annuity. Interest-only vs principal-and-interest. These are real decisions people lose sleep over — and most "advice" is just vibes.

We built 5 calculators that replace opinion with math. All free, all private (your data never leaves the browser), all citing official sources.

1. Dollar-Cost Averaging Calculator

The eternal debate: invest $50K now or spread it over 12 months? Historically, lump sum wins ~68% of the time (Vanguard 2023 research). But DCA reduces maximum drawdown risk by 30-40% in volatile markets.

This calculator runs both scenarios side-by-side with your actual numbers — investment amount, time horizon, expected return, and DCA frequency. See the final portfolio value, total invested, and the opportunity cost of waiting.

Try the DCA Calculator →

2. Rule of 72 Calculator

How long to double your money at 7% returns? Divide 72 by 7 = ~10.3 years. Simple, but most people don't know the extensions: Rule of 114 (triple) and Rule of 144 (quadruple).

The calculator shows all three rules plus a quick-reference table from 1% to 15%. Useful for comparing savings accounts, index funds, and real estate appreciation at a glance.

Try the Rule of 72 Calculator →

3. Pension Lump Sum vs Annuity Calculator

Take the $400K lump sum or $2,200/month for life? This is the single biggest financial decision most retirees face, and it's irreversible.

The calculator computes break-even age (when annuity total exceeds lump sum invested), present value of the annuity stream at your discount rate, and the internal rate of return using bisection method. Based on IRS mortality tables and actuarial standards.

Try the Pension Calculator →

4. Interest-Only Mortgage Calculator

Interest-only mortgages mean lower payments now but a "payment shock" when the IO period ends. On a $500K loan at 6.5%, the IO payment is $2,708/month — but jumps to $3,817 when P&I kicks in. That's a 41% increase.

The calculator shows the full amortization: IO period payments, post-IO principal + interest payments, total interest paid, and the payment shock percentage. Source: cfpb.gov mortgage guidelines.

Try the IO Mortgage Calculator →

5. Business Insurance Cost Calculator

What does general liability actually cost for a restaurant vs a tech startup? Premiums vary 5x by industry and state. This calculator covers 8 industries, 6 coverage types (GL, BOP, WC, PL, E&O, Cyber), and state multipliers.

Based on NAIC industry loss ratios and state insurance commission rate filings.

Try the Business Insurance Calculator →

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All 5 tools run 100% in your browser. No sign-up, no data collection, no API calls. Built by Teamz Lab — 2700+ free tools for finance, tax, and everyday decisions.

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