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The Tool I Wish I Had Before Making Major Life Decisions

Have you ever stared at a spreadsheet at midnight, trying to figure out if you could afford to take a break from work? Move to a cheaper city? Or just cut back your hours without wrecking your future?

I have.

And I hated it.

I built ReachFi because I wanted something better than spreadsheets and vague advice. I wanted to test real-life decisions without gambling on hope. So I created a tool that helps you simulate big life choices and see what your financial future looks like.


Why I Built ReachFi

At some point, we all ask:

  • Can I afford a sabbatical?
  • What happens if I go part-time?
  • How will my money last if I move to another state?
  • Will retiring early wreck my finances?

Those are hard questions.

So I built a scenario planner — something that shows your money in motion, not just in a snapshot.


What It Does

ReachFi lets you:

  • Enter your income, expenses, and investments
  • Create scenarios like "Take a break in 2026" or "Move to North Carolina"
  • See how it impacts your long-term savings, taxes, and even the probability your money lasts to age 90

You get charts, insights, and peace of mind — not generic advice.


Real People, Real Questions

"Can I afford to step back for 2 years while my kids are young?"

"If I take that job across the country, what does it mean for my long-term finances?"

"I make good money but I’m burned out. What if I just worked halftime next year?"

These aren’t retirement calculator questions. They’re life questions.

ReachFi is built for that.


Try It For Free

You can test out ReachFi for free, no credit card required.

🧪 Model your life decisions
📈 See your financial trajectory
🔁 Change your mind and try again

👉 Try ReachFi at reachfi.ai


P.S. This started as a tool I needed for myself. Turns out a lot of us are trying to make life work, not just retire someday.

on May 17, 2025
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