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Budget Calculator - We've had many people ask "How much should I be spending in each of my budget categories?" Use our free Budget Calculator to learn how much you are spending in each expense area and how it compares with the national average! 

Budgeting Worksheets - Use these free printable worksheets to plan your budget and get your finances back on track!

Debt Calculator - Find out how much you are spending and how much you can save!

One Income Calculator - Leave work, go to work?  This calculator formerly helped spouses figure if one parent could afford to stay home with the kids when we first created this list in 2001.  New description, same helpful information.

Loan Savings Calculator See how much savings your good credit rating will help you when it comes time for a loan!

Credit Card Payoff Calculator - Use this calculator to determine how long it will take you to pay off your credit card balances. By just adding a few dollars to the required minimum, you can greatly decrease your time in debt. And here's another great debt calculator to try, at CNN

Tax Tools and Calculators - Tax rebate estimator, tax rate calculator, home loan tax saver, paycheck withholding calculator, deduction finder.

Housing:

How Much House Can You Afford - Explore the tax advantages of owning a home, calculate how much home you can afford, the advantages and disadvantages of adjustable and fixed-rate mortgages, and more with our home mortgage calculators.

Mortgage Payment Calculator - Figure out your estimated payment for different loan amounts, interest rates, and terms Mortgage Payment Calculator - This calculator will allow you to figure out your estimated payment for different loan amounts, interest rates, and terms.

15-Year Mortgage vs. 30-Year Mortgage - Is a 15-year mortgage preferable to a 30-year mortgage?  It depends.

Mortgage Pre-Payment Calculator - Fill in the mortgage data and click "Calculate" to see the impact of increasing the amount you pay each month over and above the "minimum."

Own vs. Rent - Use this calculator to help you determine if you are better off owning or renting.

Missing Money: Unclaimed Property - Check your state to see if you have unclaimed property just waiting to be claimed!

Career & Savings:

How Far Will My Salary Go in Another City - Use this calculator to see how much you may need to make if you move to another city.  We have lived in many different states throughout the Southeast but it especially varies when you move from one region to another.

Salary Calculator - Find out how much your job is worth, by title and location.

How Much Can You Save in a Year? - We can help you find out.

Tuition Savings Calculator - How much do you need to save?

Millionaires in the Making - Find out how long it will take you to grow a million with this online money calculator.

Currency Exchange Calculator - Find current exchange rates.

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Fuel Economy - Save money on gas! Find fuel economy ratings for cars, tips on saving fuel, pollution ratings and more at The Department of Energy.

How Much Car Can You Afford - Use this car payment calculator to see what your payments would be on a new or used car, keep in mind that interest rates will be a bit higher on used cars (but the price will be a lot lower so you'll still save money).

Automobile Lease vs. Purchase - The  interactive lease calculator has been designed as an aid for you to use in evaluating lease-versus-buy alternatives. Please note that this is a general guideline only. Dealers may offer pricing plans that differ from those shown below.

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