Retirement planning, simplified

The only iOS calculator that does marginal tax brackets, capital gains stacking, and Social Security taxation correctly. 17 analysis tools. Zero data collection.

What makes CoastIQ different

No App Store competitor does tax math correctly. CoastIQ does.

Tax-Accurate Projections

Marginal federal brackets, capital gains stacking, Social Security taxation, NIIT, state taxes, FICA, and IRMAA — computed correctly.

Monte Carlo Simulation

1,000+ trial parallel simulation with correlated stock/bond returns and historical backtesting from 1928 to today.

Roth Conversion Optimizer

Bracket-filling strategy that respects ACA subsidies and IRMAA thresholds. Year-by-year conversion plan with incremental tax.

100% On-Device

All computation happens on your iPhone or iPad. No cloud, no accounts, no data collection. Your financial data never leaves your device.

17 analysis tools

Monte Carlo Projection
Historical Backtester
Roth Conversion Optimizer
Social Security Optimizer
Tax Analytics
Cash Flow Sankey
Estate Planning
72(t) SEPP Analysis
Geographic Arbitrage
Bear Market Stress Test
Spending Flexibility
One More Year Analysis
Fee Impact Analyzer
RMD Projections
Surplus/Gap Analysis
Retirement Date Finder
Annuity Comparison

From the blog

Tax strategies, FIRE planning guides, and retirement calculator deep-dives.

Seven interlocking gears in graduated teal tones against a light background, representing interconnected retirement tax strategies
Tax Optimization

Retirement Tax Planning: 7 Strategies to Keep More

These 7 retirement tax strategies interact — a Roth conversion changes your ACA subsidies, IRMAA, and Social Security taxation simultaneously. Here's the sequencing most advice misses.

15 min read
Chart showing withdrawal rate failure probabilities over 30, 40, and 50 year retirement horizons
FIRE Planning

The 4% Rule Is Wrong: What Monte Carlo Shows

The 4% rule was designed for 30-year retirements. Monte Carlo simulation shows a 15-20% failure rate over 50 years. Here's what actually works for early retirees.

12 min read
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Withdrawal Strategies

Tax-Efficient Retirement Withdrawal Strategies

The optimal withdrawal strategy combines taxable account spending with Roth conversions to fill low tax brackets — saving $100,000–300,000+ vs. the conventional sequential approach.

13 min read

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