Retirement Planning Help Center
FAQs
Does PortfolioPilot account for inflation in its projections?
Yes. You can set inflation assumptions, and we update spending, income, and tax projections accordingly, so results are shown in today’s dollars. You can run sensitivity checks to see how higher or lower inflation would change your plan.
View moreWhat types of life events and ongoing expenses can the PortfolioPilot model?
Major milestones (retirement, home purchase, inheritance, college funding, and more) and ongoing costs (housing, insurance, healthcare, travel) can be added with timing and amounts. We roll these into your cash-flow forecast so plans reflect real life, not just a static balance.
View moreDoes PortfolioPilot calculate Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)?
Yes. RMD rules are built into our projections for tax-deferred accounts, so required withdrawals show up automatically in your plan. You can adjust assumptions and planned withdrawals to see how they affect taxes and cash flow.
View moreWhat’s the best withdrawal order for my retirement income?
There isn’t a one-size-fits-all path. We compare drawdown sequences across taxable, tax-deferred, and Roth accounts, so you can see which order is projected to preserve after-tax wealth longer, given your balances, income, and goals. Start with a baseline and iterate—small changes can move the tax picture a lot.
View moreHow do Roth conversions affect my taxes?
A conversion is generally taxed in the year you convert. In exchange, qualified withdrawals from the Roth later are generally tax-free and not subject to RMDs (subject to rules like the 5-year clock and age requirements). PortfolioPilot lets you model different conversion amounts and timing (e.g., multi-year ladders) to see bracket impact and after-tax outcomes in your plan.
View moreCan I link my 401(k), IRA, or Roth accounts?
Yes. You can connect most major banks and brokerages and tag each account by tax status (taxable, traditional, Roth) so projections and tax analytics stay accurate. You can also add accounts manually if something isn’t supported.
View moreHow does PortfolioPilot support retirement planning?
We map your full picture: accounts, contributions, life events, recurring expenses, and project outcomes in real, after-tax terms. You can test levers like retirement age, savings rates, Roth conversions, and withdrawal order, then see the impact on longevity of your assets and goal coverage. Stress tests help you understand downside scenarios before you commit.
View moreCan I track my pension, 401k, Roth IRA, RRSP, or TFSA accounts?
Yes, PortfolioPilot can track your retirement and tax-advantaged accounts.
View moreI am retired. Does PortfolioPilot work for me?
Absolutely! Our opinion is that good investing principles don’t depend on age or station in life - they simply need to be aligned with your personal risk tolerance and liquidity needs.
View moreIs this tool useful for me if I’m retired?
Yes, PortfolioPilot is highly useful for retired individuals looking to manage their retirement funds effectively.
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