We don't gatekeep basic financial literacy. These are free, reputable tools, mostly official or well-established, that any investor can use on their own. None of them require a Vessel account, and none of them are ours.
The federal government's own compounding calculator. Plug in a starting amount, contribution schedule, and rate of return to see how a position grows over time, no sales pitch attached.
Open tool →A fast, no-login estimate of a future Social Security benefit based on current earnings and planned retirement age. A starting point for the retirement income conversation, not a substitute for a full statement.
Open tool →Checks whether the right amount is being withheld from a paycheck so there's no unpleasant surprise, or unnecessary interest-free loan to the government, at filing time.
Open tool →Look up the licensing history, registrations, and disciplinary record of any broker, advisor, or firm before trusting them with a dollar. Five minutes here can save years of regret.
Open tool →The only place to buy U.S. savings bonds directly from the Treasury, and to check current I Bond rates. A useful corner of a portfolio for capital that needs to stay safe and keep pace with inflation.
Open tool →A quick way to estimate this year's federal tax bill and see which bracket the next dollar of income actually falls into, useful before making any year-end financial decision.
Open tool →Plain-language calculators for comparing mortgage offers, understanding closing costs, and checking whether a loan's terms are actually competitive.
Open tool →A free tool for linking accounts and seeing net worth, cash flow, and investment fees in one place. Useful for getting an honest, consolidated picture before any planning conversation.
Open tool →The economics that matter, translated for the modern investor. One considered email, straight to your inbox.
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