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How to Use Our 401(k) Calculator to Plan Your Retirement
Build a 2026 contribution plan with PFC’s free 401(k) calculator. Compare employee savings, employer matching, paycheck amounts, and contribution limits.
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Personal finance calculator guides
Learn how to use PFC’s free calculators with worked examples, 2026 tax tables, contribution limits, and explanations of the inputs and results.
All calculator guides
3 guides for retirement contributions, capital gains tax, and refinancing.
Guide
2026 Tax Brackets & How to Use the Capital Gains Calculator
View 2026 federal income and capital gains tax brackets, then use PFC’s free calculator to estimate tax on a sale, including the possible NIIT.
Guide
How to Use the Refinance Calculator
Follow a step-by-step refinance calculator guide. Enter loan terms and closing costs, choose a horizon, and interpret savings, break-even, and balances.
Put the guide into practice
Use the linked calculators to explore your own inputs. All PFC calculators are free to use and include assumptions and downloadable breakdowns.