Escape The Clock Resources
Additional Resources for Your Journey to Financial Independence
This curated collection of tools, calculators, and educational materials is designed to supplement the comprehensive strategies outlined in the Escape The Clock guide. Whether you’re calculating debt payoff, exploring investments, or seeking tax help, these resources provide additional support to help you make informed decisions on your journey to financial independence.
Explore the categories below to find the most reliable and relevant tools. Each link has been handpicked to enhance your planning. Best of luck as you move closer to financial freedom!
- Debt Payoff Calculator - Determine how quickly you can pay off debts like auto, home, or credit cards.
- Loan Payoff Calculator - Calculate payoff schedules for loans, bonds, and deferred payment plans.
- Mortgage Payoff Calculator - Find out how extra payments can help you pay off your mortgage faster.
- Savings Calculator - Project how your savings will grow over time with regular contributions.
- Education Savings Calculator - Estimate how much to save each year for college expenses.
- 401(k) Savings Calculator - Check if your retirement savings are on track to meet your goals.
- Retirement Calculator - Confirm your retirement readiness by comparing it with your Escape The Clock plan’s targets.
- Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Calculator - Estimate your required minimum distribution from a Traditional IRA when at age.
- Social Security Calculator - Estimate your Social Security benefits based on your income and retirement year.
- Tax Withholding Calculator - IRS tool to determine how much tax to withhold.
- MyMoney.gov Worksheets - Downloadable worksheets to help with budgeting, savings, and overall financial planning.
- FINRA BrokerCheck - A free tool to verify if a person or firm is registered to sell securities like stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.
- FINRA Fund Analyzer - An online tool to search, compare, and analyze mutual funds, ETFs, and other fund options.
- Finviz - A comprehensive tool for stock market analysis, offering stock screeners, visual data, alerts, and news updates.
- Investing Live Charts - Real-time charts for Forex, indices, stocks, futures, and cryptocurrencies, providing up-to-the-minute market data.
- IRS Tax Assistance Tool - An online resource from the IRS to answer common tax questions and provide guidance.
- Student Loan Simulator - A tool that lets users run different student loan scenarios to identify the best loan options based on their needs.
- Annual Credit Report - Access a complete annual credit report, including credit scores from: Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.
- Social Security Statements - View estimates of retirement, disability, and survivor benefits, along with a summary of lifetime earnings.
- Tax Statements - Obtain official tax transcripts from the IRS, detailing annual tax returns, income, and tax history.
- Consumer Reports - Provides ratings, reviews, and comparisons on a wide range of products and services, focused on informed spending.
- Morningstar Reports - A trusted source for in-depth research and tools on companies, funds, and investments.
- MyMoney.gov - The U.S. government’s official guide to personal finance, covering topics from saving to budgeting.
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - The CFPB offers education resources to help consumers make informed financial decisions.
- Khan Academy Economics & Finance Courses - Free courses and video lessons on personal finance fundamentals.
- Investopedia - Offers comprehensive guides, tutorials, and articles for mastering personal finance and investing basics.
- FINRA - The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority provides tools and advice for achieving personal finance and investment goals.
- IRS - The Internal Revenue Service website provides essential tax information, including filing guidelines, deductions, and credits.
- Morningstar - A trusted source for stock, mutual fund, and ETF research, with educational resources on portfolio management.
- Bogleheads.org - Inspired by John Bogle, Vanguard’s founder, this forum focuses on low-cost investing strategies.
- Investing.com Acadamy Center - An online repository of articles covering a wide range of investment topics.
- Investopedia on 529 Plans - Detailed explanations on the workings of 529 college savings plans.
- Betterment - A robo-advisor that provides automated investment management and personalized financial planning tools.
- Charles Schwab - A financial services firm providing brokerage, investment, and retirement planning solutions.
- Coinbase - A cryptocurrency exchange platform that allows users to buy, sell, and store various cryptocurrencies.
- E*Trade - A digital brokerage platform providing trading services, educational resources, and investment products for individual investors.
- Fidelity - A brokerage offering investment management, retirement planning, and wealth management services.
- Interactive Brokers - An online brokerage platform known for low-cost trading and a variety of investment products.
- LendingClub - An online lending platform connecting borrowers with investors for personal loans, business loans, and auto refinancing.
- Prosper - A peer-to-peer lending platform that facilitates personal loans between borrowers and investors.
- RealtyMogul - A crowdfunding platform that provides opportunities for investment in real estate.
- TD Ameritrade - An online broker that offers trading services, educational resources, and investment tools across various asset classes.
- Vanguard - An investment management company that focuses on low-cost index funds and ETFs, and long-term investment strategies.
- Wealthfront - A digital wealth management service offering automated investing and tax-efficient strategies.
- YieldStreet - An investment platform offering access to alternative assets, including real estate, art, and private credit investments.
- Financial Indepence Subreddit - A community dedicated to achieving financial independence, with tips, stories, and resources.
- FIRE Subreddit - A forum for those interested in the Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement, sharing advice and insights.
- The Motley Fool - Offers analysis, stock market insights, and financial advice geared toward individual investors.
- MarketWatch - Business news, personal finance articles, and real-time market data, with extensive coverage in the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
- Forbes - Provides in-depth articles on finance, investing, leadership, and broader business topics.
- Investing.com - A platform with real-time quotes, streaming charts, financial news, and investment tools for active investors.
- Bloomberg Businessweek - Covers global business trends, financial analysis, and insights into markets and companies.
- Wall Street Journal - Trusted global news on business, finance, and stock markets, covering U.S. and international economies.
- Reuters - Leading international news source with a focus on global finance, business, and personal finance topics.
- This is Money - UK-based site offering personal finance news, advice, and coverage of financial trends.
- Yahoo Finance - Financial news aggregator with a variety of tools for market updates and investment research.
- Google Finance - Aggregated financial news and stock information, providing an overview of market trends.
- MSN Money - A financial news aggregator with broad stock market data, investment resources, and personal finance articles.
