§ The Ledger
Est. 2026

Do the math on your money before it does the math on you.

Six quick calculators to help you plan your money.

Start with your budget Browse money tools
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How it works

1

Pick a calculator

2

Type your numbers

3

See your result update live

Calculator No. 01

The 50/30/20 budget split

FORM NO. 50-30-20

Monthly Take-Home Pay

Needs (50%)$0
Wants (30%)$0
Savings & debt (20%)$0
Total accounted$0
CALCULATED
Calculator No. 02

How long until you hit your goal

FORM NO. SAV-1

Savings Goal

Still needed$0
Time to goal— months
CALCULATED
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Calculator No. 03

Payoff time on a fixed payment

FORM NO. DBT-1

Debt Payoff

Total interest paid$0
Time to debt-free— months
CALCULATED
Calculator No. 04

What a loan actually costs monthly

FORM NO. LOAN-1

Loan Payment

Monthly payment$0
Total paid over term$0
Total interest$0
CALCULATED
Calculator No. 05

What compounding does over time

FORM NO. GRW-1

Compound Growth

Total contributed$0
Growth from interest$0
Final balance$0
CALCULATED
Calculator No. 06

Live currency & crypto converter

FORM NO. FX-1

Convert Currency

Converted amount—
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LIVE RATES
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Guides

Short reads

Budgeting

Why 50/30/20 isn't one-size-fits-all

High rent? Cover fixed costs first, then split what's left.

Saving

Emergency fund before goal fund

Save 1 month of expenses first, then split the rest.

Debt

Snowball vs. avalanche

Avalanche saves more money. Snowball feels faster. Pick what you'll stick with.

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About

Why this site exists

The Ledger is an independent project built to give people quick, honest answers about their money. Every calculator runs entirely in your browser, and signing in is optional — only needed if you want your numbers saved for next time.

Contact

Get in touch

Questions, feedback, or a broken calculator? Email help.theledger2@gmail.com.

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How this site handles data

The calculators run entirely in your browser and don't require an account. If you choose to sign in (email, Google, or phone) and use "Save my numbers," your calculator inputs are stored securely under your account using Firebase, a Google service, and are only accessible to you. This site may use cookies and third-party services (such as Google AdSense) to display ads, which may collect data like your IP address or browsing activity to personalize ads. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings or opt out of personalized ads via google.com/settings/ads. This site may also contain affiliate links; if you click one and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. For questions about this policy, contact us at help.theledger2@gmail.com.

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