Our Approach to Retirement Planning

Retirement cash flow planning should be intuitive and affordable. Here's what makes Evernest different.

What We ARE

A Dynamic Projection Tool

We project future cash flows on a year-by-year basis so you can see precisely when you will be receiving money, when you will be spending money and if and when your savings will outlive you.

A Decision Modeling Platform

Model real-world situations: When is the best time to start Social Security? What happens if you downsize your home? What's the impact of buying a new car on your 20 year plan? Model anything and see the results immediately.

Visual and Interactive

Charts, graphs and tables that automatically update as you change your assumptions. See the big picture at a glance then drill down to the details when you need them.

Affordable and Transparent

Start for free forever. Pay as you grow with our low-cost premium features that are a fraction of the price of traditional financial planning software. No hidden fees. No upsells. No commissioned sales pitches.

Self-Service and Empowering

Take control of your retirement planning in your own time. No appointments necessary. No waiting for revisions. Your data. Your decisions. Your timeline.

What We Are NOT

A Static Retirement Calculator

We go way beyond static calculators that give you a single number based on oversimplified assumptions. Life isn't one-size-fits-all, and neither is retirement planning.

Hard to Use!

Complex retirement planning software can take weeks to master. Evernest is designed for simplicity - intuitive controls, clear visualizations, and instant results. Get meaningful answers in minutes, not hours. No advanced degree required, no spreadsheet wizardry needed.

A Portfolio Manager or Investment Advisor

We don't manage your investments, pick stocks, or provide financial advice. We focus on cash flow projections and spending strategies - you maintain full control of your assets.

A Sales Funnel for Financial Products

We're not here to sell you annuities, insurance, or managed portfolios. Our only product is the planning tool itself - no commissions, no conflicts of interest.

Expensive Enterprise Software

Traditional financial planning systems cost thousands per year and are designed for professional advisors. We built Evernest for individuals at a price everyone can afford.

A Replacement for Professional Advice

While Evernest is powerful, complex financial situations may benefit from working with a certified financial planner. We complement professional advice - we don't replace it.

What We Replace

Complex Spreadsheets

No more brittle Excel formulas that break when you add a row. No more wondering if your calculations are correct. We handle the math, you focus on the decisions.

Wishful Thinking

"I think we'll be fine" isn't a retirement plan. Evernest gives you real numbers and visual proof of what works and what doesn't, so you can retire with confidence instead of hope.

Expensive Planning Software

Enterprise retirement planning systems cost $2,000-$10,000/year and are designed to upsell you additional services. Evernest delivers comparable power for less than the cost of lunch.

Waiting for Annual Reviews

Life changes fast - job loss, inheritance, market crashes. With Evernest, you can update your plan the moment circumstances change, not months later at your next advisor meeting.

One-Size-Fits-All Rules

"Withdraw 4% per year" is a starting point, not gospel. Model your actual income streams, expenses, and timing to find the strategy that works for YOUR unique situation.

Retirement Anxiety

The fear of running out of money keeps many people working longer than necessary. See your future clearly, test scenarios, and retire with confidence knowing the numbers work.

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