Personal Capital App: Retirement Readiness Crystal Ball?

Wherever you are on life's journey, you've probably wondered, "Will my money last as long as I do? What if ______ happens?" Even if you have a CFP®, a computer science degree, and boatloads of time, there's no way to know with 100% certainty. But Personal Capital's Retirement Planner is a surprisingly robust, highly configurable tool that offers up valuable insights with ease.

Personal Capital App: Better Route Available?

When you come to a fork in the road, take it. - Yogi Berra

My search for a worthy personal finance tool has taken a detour.  Previously in this series of posts, I identified objectives and requirements, made a preliminary choice of tool, and tested on real-life data.  The top contender, Mint, acquitted itself well versus my "must have" requirements for minimalist monthly money management.

So naturally, I got greedy: could I have my cake and eat it too? Could Mint also deliver on my bonus requirement of offering up useful investment insights? The short answer: no.  So I made like a politician and pivoted... to Personal Capital.  It did not disappoint.