Financial Fitness Association
  • Join
  • Benefits
  • About
  • Contact
  • Members
    • Library
      • Articles for Young Adults
      • Financial Factoid
      • General Financial
      • Home & Residence
      • Insurance
      • Investing
      • Issues Facing Parents
      • New Life Events
      • Questions and Answers
      • Retirement
      • Saving for a Purpose
      • Taxes & Estate Planning
      • Using Debt Wisely
    • Resources
      • Calculators
      • Calendars
      • Family Records Almanac
      • Glossary of Terms
      • Podcasts
      • Printable Documents
      • Online Resources
      • Questions and Answers
      • Videos
  • Newsletters
    • 2019 Q4
    • 2019 Q3
    • 2019 Q2
    • 2019 Q1
  • Partners
    • Member Verification
    • Partner Resources
  • Login

Category: Calculators

Home Equity Loans Calculator

May 8, 2019Financial Fitness

    Click here to access the home equity loans calculator.            

Fund Your IRA Calculator

May 8, 2019Financial Fitness

    Click here to access the fund your IRA calculator.            

Debt Consolidation Calculator

May 8, 2019Financial Fitness

    Click here to access the debt consolidation calculator.            

Calculate Your Mortgage Payment (Calculator)

October 21, 2014Financial Fitness

    Click here to calculate your mortgage now.                  

College Cost (Calculator)

October 21, 2014Financial Fitness

    Click here to calculate the cost of college now.                    

Future Value (Calculator)

October 21, 2014Financial Fitness

    Click here to calculate the cost of future value now.                    

Calculate Your Auto Loan Payment (Calculator)

October 21, 2014Financial Fitness

    Click here to calculate the cost of college now.                    

Future Value of an Annuity (Calculator)

October 21, 2014Financial Fitness

    Click here to calculate the future value of an annuity now.                      

Mortgage Refinancing (Calculator)

October 21, 2014Financial Fitness

    Click here to calculate the cost of refinancing your mortgage now.                      

Present Value (Calculator)

October 21, 2014Financial Fitness

    Click here to calculate the present value now.                      

Savings Accumulation (Calculator)

October 15, 2014Financial Fitness

    Click here to calculate your savings accumulation now.                      

Present Value of an Annuity (Calculator)

October 15, 2014Financial Fitness

    Click here to calculate the cost of a present value annuity now.                      

Evaluating Combining Your Mortgage and Your Home Equity Loan

October 9, 2013Financial Fitness

If you are like many, you have used an increase in the value of your home and the equity you have built up as a source of borrowing through a home equity loan.  Home equity loans have been attractive because they are relatively simple, flexible, usually only require payments of monthly interest and provide tax…

Evaluating Debt Consolidation

October 9, 2013Financial Fitness

If you are like most Americans, your mail box is filled with offers for credit cards, mortgage refinancing and home equity loans. Many of those offers stress the benefits of moving existing balances to the new lender. While that may sound appealing, especially if the new loan offers an attractive initial interest rate, it is…

Fund Your IRA the Easy Way With an Automatic Savings Plan (Calculator)

October 9, 2013Financial Fitness

Your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) is one of the four main components of a financially secure retirement. Anyone with wages under the age of 70 ½ can contribute, the annual contribution limits have been increasing and there are tax benefits. Benefits Add Up The amount you can accumulate depends on two factors – what you…

Home Equity Loans: A Powerful Financial Tool (Calculator)

October 9, 2013Financial Fitness

The equity you have in your home can be a powerful tool in managing your overall financial situation. Your equity, the value of your home minus your existing mortgage, can serve as collateral for additional borrowing. Attractions of Home Equity Loans Convenience – It easy to apply and the approval processes can be fast. The…

Evaluating Your Mortgage Options Finding the Mortgage that Meets Your Objectives

October 9, 2013Financial Fitness

Finding a mortgage can be a strenuous process. It can seem as though there are dozens of different types with different interest rates, different lengths and other terms. To find the “right” mortgage not only should you consider those items, you should also consider your objectives: How long do you expect to live in the…

Evaluating Refinancing Your Mortgage

October 9, 2013Financial Fitness

It is more than rates, it is your objectives, too. If you are like most people, your home is your most valuable financial asset and your mortgage is your largest debt. Consequently, periodically examining your existing mortgage and potential mortgage options makes sense. As part of this review, be sure to include several factors:  …

Reduce Your Monthly Mortgage Payments By Increasing Your Down Payment (Calculator)

October 9, 2013Financial Fitness

The size of your mortgage payment is determined by two factors – the interest rate and how much you borrow. There is little you can do to reduce interest rate. However, you can reduce your mortgage payment by having a larger down payment. Using an automatic savings plan is the easiest way to build your…

Replace Your Credit Card Debt with a Home Equity Loan

October 9, 2013Financial Fitness

Credit cards can be a great convenience, but the interest rates charged on unpaid balances are usually much higher than those found with home equity loans. If you have significant credit card debt you should consider paying off the credit card balance by getting a home equity loan. If you itemize your tax deductions you…

An Easy Way to Save for Any Reason (Calculator)

October 9, 2013Financial Fitness

Having more money is better than having less money. You may be thinking of a vacation, a new car, an addition to your house, your retirement or just the peace of mind that comes with having a larger balance in your savings account. There is no easier way to save than with an automatic savings plan. How…

Your Honeymoon: Save Now and Enjoy or Pay More Later

October 9, 2013Financial Fitness

If a honeymoon is in your plans, you should consider the financial aspects along with all the details of your trip. Those issues are how much is it going to cost, how are you going to pay for it and what steps can you take now so you enjoy your honeymoon even more knowing it…

Save for Your Retirement

October 9, 2013Financial Fitness

Add $50,000, $100,000 or even $500,000 to Your Retirement Savings Your personal savings are one of the four building blocks of a financially secure retirement along with your company’s retirement plan, your IRA and Social Security. The amounts you will receive from those last three sources are somewhat out of your control. Social Security benefits…

Does Your Adjustable Rate Mortgage Still Make Sense?

October 9, 2013Financial Fitness

Adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs) became very popular a few years ago (especially 2002 to 2005) because ARM interest rates, and resulting monthly payments, were significantly less than those found with traditional 30-year fixed rate mortgages. Arms typically have 30 a year amortization schedule and an interest rate that can be adjusted after an initial rate…

Your Next Vacation Save Now and Enjoy or Pay More Later

October 7, 2013Financial Fitness

If a vacation is in your plans, you should consider the financial aspects along with all the details of your trip. Those issues are how much is it going to cost, how are you going to pay for it and what steps can you take now so you enjoy your vacation even more knowing it…

Preparing to Finance Your Auto Purchase

May 30, 2013Financial Fitness

Buying a new car is exciting. You will probably drive several cars to find the one you want and ultimately drive home with a sense of pride and satisfaction. But the process of buying can be stressful with the pressure of dealing with the sales person and handling all the financial aspects of the actual…

  • Articles for Young Adults
  • Financial Factoid
  • General Financial
  • Home & Residence
  • Insurance
  • Investing
  • Issues Facing Parents
  • New Life Events
  • Questions and Answers
  • Retirement
  • Saving for a Purpose
  • Taxes & Estate Planning
  • Using Debt Wisely

Resources

  • Calculators
  • Calendars
  • Family Records Almanac
  • Glossary of Terms
  • Online Resources
  • Podcasts
  • Printable Documents
  • Videos

About

Financial Fitness Association is a non-profit with a mission to help our members avoid financial distress, establish personal financial control, and achieve individual financial goals by providing information and resources in the areas of personal finance and money management. Learn more about us now.

Join

Join Financial Fitness Association now to access 350+ financial articles and podcasts, membership opportunities, online resource center with calculators and tools, quarterly newsletters, and special member discounts. Start your annual membership for only $8 to get instant access.

Partner

Do you want to partner with Financial Fitness Association and offer your members, employees, or select group access to our member-only content? Learn more partnering with Financial Fitness Association now.
  • Home
  • Join
  • Benefits
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
  • Terms of Use
Copyright © Financial Fitness Association.