Financial Planning for Life's
Biggest Moments

Every major life event comes with financial decisions. Our free tools, step-by-step guides, and interactive checklists help you plan with confidence.

Which event are you planning for?

Select your life event to get a personalized financial planning guide with the right tools, a step-by-step checklist, and expert tips.

💍12 months

Getting Married

$35,000avg. cost

Plan your wedding budget, merge finances, and start married life on solid financial footing. From engagement to honeymoon, our tools help you manage every dollar.

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👶18 months

Having a Baby

$15,000avg. cost

Prepare financially for parenthood. From hospital bills to childcare costs, our tools help you budget for baby's first year and beyond.

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🏠24 months

Buying First Home

$350,000avg. cost

Navigate the biggest purchase of your life with confidence. From saving your down payment to understanding closing costs, our tools make homebuying less stressful.

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🚀12 months

Starting a Business

$30,000avg. cost

Launch your business with a solid financial foundation. From startup costs to cash flow projections, our tools help entrepreneurs plan for success.

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🎓48 months

Going to College

$100,000avg. cost

Make smart financial decisions about higher education. Minimize student debt, maximize financial aid, and plan a budget that gets you through graduation.

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⚖️12 months

Getting Divorced

Variesavg. cost

Protect your financial future during divorce. Understand asset division, plan for single-income living, and rebuild your financial independence.

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🏖️60 months

Retiring

$1,000,000+avg. cost

Retire with confidence. From calculating your retirement number to optimizing Social Security and managing healthcare costs, our tools cover every aspect of retirement planning.

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📋6 months

Losing a Job

Variesavg. cost

Navigate unemployment with a clear financial plan. Stretch your savings, understand your benefits, and protect your finances while you search for your next opportunity.

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How It Works

Three steps to financial confidence during any major life event.

1

Choose Your Life Event

Select the event you are planning for. Each one has a tailored financial guide built by experts.

2

Follow the Phase-by-Phase Plan

Work through each financial phase with recommended calculators and tools at every step.

3

Complete Your Checklist

Track your progress with our interactive checklist. Your progress saves automatically so you can come back anytime.

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Enter your email and we will send you a customized financial planning checklist for your specific life event, plus tips from financial experts.

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326+
Free Calculators
8
Life Event Guides
50+
Financial Tools per Event
100%
Free to Use