Q - What makes Money Decoder better or different than any other financial software?
A - Specifically - our yellow-light indicators, knowledge guide, full financial integration, simple to use calculators, retirement and college target planning, and cockpit full of auto-calculated formulas and summaries are all unique to Money Decoder. Money Decoder was created in collaboration with the full myriad of financial professionals AND consumers. And, where most financial programs are built as money tracking and counting devices, Money Decoder was engineered specifically for the purpose of helping consumers UNDERSTAND their money so that they would be equipped to deal with the financial challenges and giant institutions they are up against in this complex, market machine otherwise know as "the modern economy." In addition, our personal financial tutorials were built from a financial "tips" perspective which coincides with usage of the program itself. And, if you sign up for our mailing list of financial articles Money Decoder becomes even more interactive and valuable as a calculator, a guide, and an organizional tool than any other program on the market today. In addition, there is no other software such as this which offers live tutorials and demonstrations from real financial professionals in order to maximize usage.
Money Decoder is the only financial software that organizes, educates, calculates and integrates your COMPLETE financial portfolio together in a simple and easy to use format. Money Decoder was built in order to help people see the big picture financially so they could succeed long-term and over-all. Almost every other financial program was either built as a "short-term" daily check register or budget manager or as a way to view just a couple or a few elements of a financial plan. We believe at Money Decoder that you cannot be successful at anything (health, career, relationships, etc.) without a long-term, big picture vision. Our program is engineered to make the complex simple and to make the big picture understandable through complete integration and long-term thinking design - in the same fasion as a quality financial planner.
Q - What is the best way to make use of the yellow indicator lights?
A - see article entitled, "Yellow Lights." - or click here.
Q - Why is my net cash flow yellow when I am in the "positive?"
A - Most likely because you are not saving the required amount to secure a retirement income comparable to your present expenses. Based on Money Decoder's calculations, most people need to invest more than 15% of their spendable income into long-term financial planning for at least 25-30 years to actually maintain long-term standard of living into their elder years. If you are not doing this, Money Decoder will let you khow. Then, it's up to you to decide whether you should take action or not.
Q - What is your refund policy?
A - Instead of offering refunds, we have made a conscious decision to offer a free and complete trial version to every customer prior to purchasing. That way, you will have a great opportunity to decide whether Money Decoder can help you financially prior to making a purchasing decision. We and our customers, many of which are CPA's and Financial Advisors (in a variety of financial disciplines) believe it is worth far more than the price and recommend it to everyone- see our testimonials- click here). We also have multi-millionaires who manage their affairs with Money Decoder and we know it can work for you, but we still want you to have a full sample so you can see for yourself. In addition, it is part of our mission to price and design our product in a way where every consumer can afford (rich or poor) and make good, high-quality usage of Money Decoder. At this low of a price it is more than worth it for anyone in the industrialized world who cares enough about stewardship of their resources to at least organize themselves. And. you get a full sample up front. Lastly, unlike many programs and web-sites today which offer a small monthly fee that goes on forever, we offer a lifetime license to our product. Therefore, once you buy the key, you own it forever. You will not get "sucked-in" with a low monthly fee which in reality winds up costing you hundreds or thousands over your lifetime. You will own it for one, inexpensive price for life!
Q - Where do I do my college planning?
A - Go to the assets page, where all of your liquid assets (including all of your college savings) should be listed. Click on the far right button labeled "Financial Goals." Then simply follow the tutorial for financial goals. Shouldn't take you more than3-5 minutes to create a complete plan for targeting college amounts and investments. Here is the link to the tutorial - Financial Goals.- or, click here.
Q- When, exactly, should I be using Money Decoder and how often???
A - We have 3 answers for you:
Life Insurance: Term vs. Perm (permanent)
Is permanent life insurance a rip off? Should you buy term and invest the difference? Is term cheap, inadvisable and tantamount to "renting?" Is your "life insurance" company being straight with you? Is your agent trying to get paid too much? Here's the scoop on life insurance, specifically- "Perm vs. Term."
Primarily, you should know and understand that there is no one size fits all. Money Decoder, believes that purchasing any product in most any industry is a matter of "fitting" the right product to the right "need"- not the right "person" ...but the right NEED. Whether food, clothing, shelter, or financial products most of them (NOT all) are useful, valuable and appropriate based on how they relate to a specific situation and person's individual and family needs. Money Decoder is built to "yellow-light" your situation so that you can catch yourself if you are spending or not spending in a way that is not beneficial to you. This is true in our life insurance module. Spending in all categories, from Real Estate, to insurance, investments, etc. are ALL a matter of matching appropriate products to appropriate needs - ...we are talking about the needs of the consumer (YOU) not the needs of the salesman (THEM). However, for more exacting assistance on the age-old question of Perm vs. Term, here are some more specific thoughts on how to determine whether permanent or term insurance is correct for you.
To start, we have listed below the primary definitions, advantages and disadvantages to both.
Term – Term Insurance is defined by its name. It provides for a specific “term” during which your policy and the cost of its premiums are guaranteed; usually, 5, 10, 20, or 30 years. After that time, these policies tend to expire as a result of high costs typically associateed with age or an insured’s inability to “requalify medically” for a new policy. As a general rule, we all tend to become less healthy as we get into our older ages. Here are some reasons to consider Term Insurance: 1) Need and want full coverage, but can’t afford permanent/cash value insurance, 2) Financial need is only for a short “term,” (i.e.- "til the kids get past college" or "until retirement" or "until the house is paid off") 3) Don’t need additional tax advantages 4) Retirement plan sufficiently accommodates for future “self-insurance” 5) Not worried about estate taxes 6) Not worried about insurance needs after a certain age because assets more than cover the need.
Permanent – Premiums invested into permanent life insurance policies retain "cash value" AND come in a variety of different
options, including; variable, universal, whole life, indexed, and fixed. This affords one the ability to earn market rates similar to
what is earned in mutual funds, stocks, bonds, or various asset allocation models offered by the insurance company. It can also
provide diversification to your account holdings based on your investment preferences. In addition, they tend to offer tax
advantages and are “permanent” in nature which means that they do not expire after a certain “TERM.” Here are some reasons to
consider Permanent Life policies: 1) Investment oriented person and like investment options, 2) Want to make sure Insurance
needs are met for life (long term), 3) Want or need additional tax advantages for investments (perhaps 401k or other long-term tax
advantaged savings are maxed-out and want more money to grow without the impact of taxes), 4) May have forseeable future
estate planning/estate taxation needs, 5) Can afford guarantee and full insurance coverage. 6) May have or want to avoid the
potential for increase in insurance rates that could be caused by age or health concerns.
Here are some additional thoughts. Get the "COVERAGE" you need. Don't skimp on coverage so that you will have "better"
insurance. Avoid a "one-size fits all" sales pitch (ie. "permanent is better," or "buy term and invest the difference"). In general,
more highly compensated people with greater assets and greater life insurance needs tend to fit better into and more greatly
appreciate the benefits that permanent, cash-value life insurance policies can offer. Young families who are tighter on income and
disposable cash tend to require coverage amounts that are hard to afford through permanent policies. Also, the "cash" in "cash
value" (permanent) policies work better as "investment vehicles" when the insurance element is as small as possible in relation to the
insurance benefit. This is called "over-funding" and it means that you are putting as much cash as you can into a policy in order to
max-out the tax priveledges of life insurance.
Money Decoder determines for you some basic needs guidelines in the life insurance module. From that point, simply use this article as an outline and seek the type of policy that fits into the benefits that best fit your situation in life. Remember, term is for someone who is on a tighter budget, has a shorter-term need, lower income, and does not need additional tax shelters. Permanent is for someone who can afford a choice and still cover the need, has use for additional tax shelters, may have additional future needs or desires for coverage (i.e. estate planning), or may want the permanent coverage due to family of personal health concerns now.
There is no size fits all, but this article should help you determine what fits best for you.
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Go to expenses page: – far right column includes all “Discretionary” items.
NOTE- your must input a retirement plan in Retirement Analysis
prior to making use of Retirement Options Calculator
see- build a retirement plan in 5 minutes - http://moneydecoder.com/help/index.php?article=5
Click onto the Assets Page and then click the “Options” button on the right.
- See “NOTES” at bottom for explanation of discrepancies and assumptions used.
Money Decoder’s Retirement Options performs 3 valuable benefits for you:
Here are the basic modules available in the Retirement Options Calculator:
NOTE: In order to perform some of these calculations MONEY DECODER uses weighted averages and blended investment rates which are calculated from YOUR input for estimated interest rates, present account values, monthly contributions, inflation expectations, retirement age, etc. You may notice some small discrepancies in figures because as asset allocation percentages change through time, it is otherwise impossible to calculate exact amounts from month to month and year to year. Therefore, be aware that these numbers are based on closest estimates and should be utilized for illustrative, or “best-guess” purposes.
To Retire "Comfortably" -
YOU NEED TO DO THE MATH! We’ll make it simple!
For extra credit and extra options you can use the "Options" button to make considerations for alternative retirement plans and options based on changing your hypothetical situation.
Life Insurance: Term vs. Perm (permanent)
Is permanent life insurance a rip off? Should you buy term and invest the difference? Is term cheap, inadvisable and tantamount to "renting?" Is your "life insurance" company being straight with you? Is your agent trying to get paid too much? Here's the scoop on life insurance, specifically- "Perm vs. Term."
Primarily, you should know and understand that there is no one size fits all. Money Decoder, believes that purchasing any product in most any industry is a matter of "fitting" the right product to the right "need"- not the right "person" ...but the right NEED. Whether food, clothing, shelter, or financial products most of them (NOT all) are useful, valuable and appropriate based on how they relate to a specific situation and person's individual and family needs. Money Decoder is built to "yellow-light" your situation so that you can catch yourself if you are spending or not spending in a way that is not beneficial to you. This is true in our life insurance module. Spending in all categories, from Real Estate, to insurance, investments, etc. are ALL a matter of matching appropriate products to appropriate needs - ...we are talking about the needs of the consumer (YOU) not the needs of the salesman (THEM). However, for more exacting assistance on the age-old question of Perm vs. Term, here are some more specific thoughts on how to determine whether permanent or term insurance is correct for you.
To start, we have listed below the primary definitions, advantages and disadvantages to both.
Term – Term Insurance is defined by its name. It provides for a specific “term” during which your policy and the cost of its premiums are guaranteed; usually, 5, 10, 20, or 30 years. After that time, these policies tend to expire as a result of high costs typically associateed with age or an insured’s inability to “requalify medically” for a new policy. As a general rule, we all tend to become less healthy as we get into our older ages. Here are some reasons to consider Term Insurance: 1) Need and want full coverage, but can’t afford permanent/cash value insurance, 2) Financial need is only for a short “term,” (i.e.- "til the kids get past college" or "until retirement" or "until the house is paid off") 3) Don’t need additional tax advantages 4) Retirement plan sufficiently accommodates for future “self-insurance” 5) Not worried about estate taxes 6) Not worried about insurance needs after a certain age because assets more than cover the need.
Permanent – Premiums invested into permanent life insurance policies retain "cash value" AND come in a variety of different
options, including; variable, universal, whole life, indexed, and fixed. This affords one the ability to earn market rates similar to
what is earned in mutual funds, stocks, bonds, or various asset allocation models offered by the insurance company. It can also
provide diversification to your account holdings based on your investment preferences. In addition, they tend to offer tax
advantages and are “permanent” in nature which means that they do not expire after a certain “TERM.” Here are some reasons to
consider Permanent Life policies: 1) Investment oriented person and like investment options, 2) Want to make sure Insurance
needs are met for life (long term), 3) Want or need additional tax advantages for investments (perhaps 401k or other long-term tax
advantaged savings are maxed-out and want more money to grow without the impact of taxes), 4) May have forseeable future
estate planning/estate taxation needs, 5) Can afford guarantee and full insurance coverage. 6) May have or want to avoid the
potential for increase in insurance rates that could be caused by age or health concerns.
Here are some additional thoughts. Get the "COVERAGE" you need. Don't skimp on coverage so that you will have "better"
insurance. Avoid a "one-size fits all" sales pitch (ie. "permanent is better," or "buy term and invest the difference"). In general,
more highly compensated people with greater assets and greater life insurance needs tend to fit better into and more greatly
appreciate the benefits that permanent, cash-value life insurance policies can offer. Young families who are tighter on income and
disposable cash tend to require coverage amounts that are hard to afford through permanent policies. Also, the "cash" in "cash
value" (permanent) policies work better as "investment vehicles" when the insurance element is as small as possible in relation to the
insurance benefit. This is called "over-funding" and it means that you are putting as much cash as you can into a policy in order to
max-out the tax priveledges of life insurance.
Money Decoder determines for you some basic needs guidelines in the life insurance module. From that point, simply use this article as an outline and seek the type of policy that fits into the benefits that best fit your situation in life. Remember, term is for someone who is on a tighter budget, has a shorter-term need, lower income, and does not need additional tax shelters. Permanent is for someone who can afford a choice and still cover the need, has use for additional tax shelters, may have additional future needs or desires for coverage (i.e. estate planning), or may want the permanent coverage due to family of personal health concerns now.
There is no size fits all, but this article should help you determine what fits best for you.
Q - What makes Money Decoder better or different than any other financial software?
A - Specifically - our yellow-light indicators, knowledge guide, full financial integration, simple to use calculators, retirement and college target planning, and cockpit full of auto-calculated formulas and summaries are all unique to Money Decoder. Money Decoder was created in collaboration with the full myriad of financial professionals AND consumers. And, where most financial programs are built as money tracking and counting devices, Money Decoder was engineered specifically for the purpose of helping consumers UNDERSTAND their money so that they would be equipped to deal with the financial challenges and giant institutions they are up against in this complex, market machine otherwise know as "the modern economy." In addition, our personal financial tutorials were built from a financial "tips" perspective which coincides with usage of the program itself. And, if you sign up for our mailing list of financial articles Money Decoder becomes even more interactive and valuable as a calculator, a guide, and an organizional tool than any other program on the market today. In addition, there is no other software such as this which offers live tutorials and demonstrations from real financial professionals in order to maximize usage.
Money Decoder is the only financial software that organizes, educates, calculates and integrates your COMPLETE financial portfolio together in a simple and easy to use format. Money Decoder was built in order to help people see the big picture financially so they could succeed long-term and over-all. Almost every other financial program was either built as a "short-term" daily check register or budget manager or as a way to view just a couple or a few elements of a financial plan. We believe at Money Decoder that you cannot be successful at anything (health, career, relationships, etc.) without a long-term, big picture vision. Our program is engineered to make the complex simple and to make the big picture understandable through complete integration and long-term thinking design - in the same fasion as a quality financial planner.
Q - What is the best way to make use of the yellow indicator lights?
A - see article entitled, "Yellow Lights." - or click here.
Q - Why is my net cash flow yellow when I am in the "positive?"
A - Most likely because you are not saving the required amount to secure a retirement income comparable to your present expenses. Based on Money Decoder's calculations, most people need to invest more than 15% of their spendable income into long-term financial planning for at least 25-30 years to actually maintain long-term standard of living into their elder years. If you are not doing this, Money Decoder will let you khow. Then, it's up to you to decide whether you should take action or not.
Q - What is your refund policy?
A - Instead of offering refunds, we have made a conscious decision to offer a free and complete trial version to every customer prior to purchasing. That way, you will have a great opportunity to decide whether Money Decoder can help you financially prior to making a purchasing decision. We and our customers, many of which are CPA's and Financial Advisors (in a variety of financial disciplines) believe it is worth far more than the price and recommend it to everyone- see our testimonials- click here). We also have multi-millionaires who manage their affairs with Money Decoder and we know it can work for you, but we still want you to have a full sample so you can see for yourself. In addition, it is part of our mission to price and design our product in a way where every consumer can afford (rich or poor) and make good, high-quality usage of Money Decoder. At this low of a price it is more than worth it for anyone in the industrialized world who cares enough about stewardship of their resources to at least organize themselves. And. you get a full sample up front. Lastly, unlike many programs and web-sites today which offer a small monthly fee that goes on forever, we offer a lifetime license to our product. Therefore, once you buy the key, you own it forever. You will not get "sucked-in" with a low monthly fee which in reality winds up costing you hundreds or thousands over your lifetime. You will own it for one, inexpensive price for life!
Q - Where do I do my college planning?
A - Go to the assets page, where all of your liquid assets (including all of your college savings) should be listed. Click on the far right button labeled "Financial Goals." Then simply follow the tutorial for financial goals. Shouldn't take you more than3-5 minutes to create a complete plan for targeting college amounts and investments. Here is the link to the tutorial - Financial Goals.- or, click here.
Q- When, exactly, should I be using Money Decoder and how often???
A - We have 3 answers for you: