What is ProjectionLab?

ProjectionLab provides an intuitive platform for simulating and visualizing personal and retirement financial plans with a high degree of customization. Users can model pivotal life milestones, set financial independence goals, and evaluate a spectrum of possible outcomes with the help of advanced simulations such as Monte Carlo analysis and historical backtesting.

This tool offers privacy controls, granular tax estimates, cash-flow analytics, and flexible scenario modeling, making it suitable for both individuals planning their finances and advisors managing multiple clients. With support for international scenarios, custom currencies, and extensive visualizations, ProjectionLab empowers confident, data-driven decision-making without requiring links to real financial accounts.

Features

Monte Carlo Simulations: Assess chances of financial success under uncertainty.
Cash-Flow Visualization: Visualize income and expenses with interactive diagrams.
Historical Backtesting: Test strategies against real historical data.
Advanced Tax Estimation: Review detailed and scenario-based tax analytics.
Flexible Scenario Modeling: Define custom milestones and simulate multiple life paths.
International Support: Model plans in different currencies and tax presets.
Data Privacy Controls: Choose local, cloud, or manual options for data storage.
Progress Tracking: Journal financial progress and compare against projections.
Advisor Pro Tools: Manage client plans with advanced dashboards.

Use Cases

Planning for early or traditional retirement
Simulating complex personal financial scenarios
Visualizing the impact of large purchases or lifestyle changes
Testing investment strategies under varied market conditions
Comparing rent vs own decisions for property
Evaluating tax strategies and Roth conversions
Advisors managing financial plans for multiple clients
Assessing the timing and feasibility of achieving financial independence

FAQs

What financial planning models does ProjectionLab support?

ProjectionLab enables users to build models for retirement, financial independence, major purchases, tax optimization, drawdown strategies, and custom life milestones.
Is it necessary to connect real financial accounts to use ProjectionLab?

No, users do not need to link real financial accounts; all data is manually entered and remains within the user's browser unless cloud sync or manual export features are used.
Does ProjectionLab offer international support and multiple currencies?

Yes, ProjectionLab supports a variety of international tax presets and account types, as well as flexible currency options for global users.
How is user data secured in ProjectionLab?

ProjectionLab provides multiple privacy-focused options for data storage, including browser localStorage, Google Firebase sync, or manual import/export, with no mandatory connection to external accounts.
Can financial advisors use ProjectionLab for client planning?

Yes, there is a Pro version that enables advisors to create and manage client plans, with tools such as an advisor dashboard and client seat management.