Explore Life’s “What If” Scenarios with the Upgraded Compare Mode
We’ve all had those “What if?” moments. What if you switched careers? Bought your dream home? Maxed out your retirement accounts?
Big decisions like these can feel overwhelming, but now it’s easier than ever to explore how they might impact your future. We’re excited to share that Compare Mode just got a major upgrade, giving you the tools to test scenarios, visualize changes, and plan with confidence.
What Is Compare Mode?
Compare Mode lets you explore different “What if” scenarios side by side with your baseline plan. It’s designed to help you answer big questions—like “What happens if I retire early?” or “How would a career change impact my savings?”—and see exactly how those choices play out over time.
With Compare Mode, you can test new ideas, weigh trade-offs, and plan for life’s big moments with clarity and confidence.
What’s New in Compare Mode?
We’ve made Compare Mode even more powerful, so you can answer your biggest “What if” questions:
- Overlay your plans: Compare your baseline plan with “What If” scenarios and see real-time changes to your future finances.
- Track milestone shifts: Watch how major goals—like retiring early or buying a home—affect your timeline and savings.
- Dig into yearly deltas: See changes in metrics like cash flow, savings, and net worth to better understand the impact of your decisions.
These upgrades make it simple to explore your options and test out different paths forward.
Other Visual Upgrades You’ll Love
We’ve added more tools to make planning smoother and more intuitive:
- Plot any yearly metric: Quickly visualize the numbers that matter most to you.
- Click on events for details: Open and edit details right from the chart.
- Explore 25+ built-in plots: With improved color-coding, it’s easier than ever to spot insights and trends.
It’s all about helping you see the bigger picture—and the little details—more clearly.
What Else Is New in v4.2.0?
Here’s a quick rundown of what’s new:
- ✂️ Custom tax-withholding settings: Set withholding rates for accounts with taxable withdrawals or conversions.
- 🆕 More ways to customize: Add new milestone criteria and fine-tune bar charts.
- 🔧 Under-the-hood improvements: Faster simulations, better modularity, and upgrades to our drawdown system.
- ➕ And more!
Ready to Explore Your “What Ifs”?
With the upgraded Compare Mode and these new tools, you can explore big decisions, test different strategies, and see exactly how they fit into your long-term plan.
Whether you’re planning for a career change, a big purchase, or early retirement, ProjectionLab helps you make informed choices with confidence.
