Evidence-based Social Security claiming guidance to help you make confident retirement decisions
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Pricing model
Freemium
Free
Pricing
Free to start with all features unlocked; then Monthly, Yearly (billed yearly, most common option), or Lifetime (one-time payment). Prices set by Apple App Store and Google Play and vary by country.
All calculators and educational resources are completely free with no sign-up required. A 30-day money-back guarantee applies to any digital product purchases.
Key features
Calculates what you can safely spend today
Budgets over any period (month, fortnight, custom)
Multiple accounts, transfers, and net worth tracking
Recurring rules for rent, salary, and subscriptions
Search and filters over every transaction
CSV export of transactions
Backup and restore via Google Drive, iCloud, or file
App lock with passcode and biometrics
Supports 165 currencies and 5 languages
All data stays on device with optional backup only
Free calculator showing estimated benefits at claiming ages 62 to 70
Lifetime benefit totals and break-even point calculation
Free claiming checklist for retirement decisions
Spousal benefits calculator
Strategy guides for spousal coordination
Survivor benefits planning guide
Earnings test and benefit taxation guidance
Educational articles on Social Security topics
Personalized warnings based on user situation
What makes it different
No bank connection—you manually add transactions, so no credentials to share and nothing to categorize incorrectly
All data remains on your phone; nothing is uploaded without your permission
Shows what you can spend today as one clear number derived from remaining funds and days until payday
Free to start with all features unlocked; you choose whether to pay to continue adding transactions
Free and accessible to everyone regardless of wealth
Based on official SSA data and peer-reviewed research
Focused exclusively on Social Security claiming decisions
Synthesizes complex SSA rules into plain-language tools
Uses same formulas and calculations as Social Security Administration
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