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Run your own numbers

Every episode ends on a number that surprises people. These let you put your own numbers in and get your own. Free, no signup, nothing stored.

$400k $863k over 30 years at 6%

What does my mortgage actually cost?

The sticker price is not the price. Work out what the house really costs you once interest is counted, and watch what one percentage point does.

Mortgage true cost calculator
83% interest of your very first payment

Where is my payment actually going?

Your first payment is about 83% interest. See the whole schedule, the year the split finally tips, and what paying a little extra really does.

Mortgage amortisation calculator
$174k $53k once inflation is counted

What will my savings really be worth?

Two people save the exact same $50 a month. One starts ten years earlier and ends up with roughly double. Run your own numbers.

Compound interest calculator
52% gone of $50,000 over 25 years at 3%

What will my money still buy?

Nothing is going up. The ruler you measure everything with is shrinking. See what your money is worth in real terms.

Inflation calculator