ATLANTA - eTradeWire -- Planning for retirement starts with a number. The updated Retirement Calculator from Rule #1 Investing helps investors find theirs, with a fresh design, clearer results, and a side-by-side look at saving versus investing.

The comparison is the centerpiece. One side shows working and saving; the other shows working and investing. Together, they illustrate how inflation affects savings while money invested in quality businesses has the potential to grow and compound.

Users enter the lifestyle they want to fund, pension or other guaranteed income, expected inflation, and years before and during retirement. Current investment capital, annual savings, and expected returns round it out. The calculator then estimates how much they'd need to save each year.

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Results come with plain-language explanations.

"Your Number" estimates the savings target, in today's dollars, needed to support a chosen lifestyle.

"Over/Under" shows whether users are on track or have a gap to address.

"Run Out of Money" estimates how long savings might last if a plan falls short.

For shortfalls, the page suggests saving more, working longer, adjusting the retirement budget, or revisiting assumptions like inflation and returns.

A new FAQ covers calculator accuracy, saving versus investing, and the Rule of 80 for pension plans.

Readers can explore the Rule #1 blog and podcast, plus the Rule #1 Toolbox, which Town uses to analyze, compare, and track companies. The calculator also links to the full set of Rule #1 Investment Calculators.

To begin, users need their current age, retirement savings, annual income, and expected retirement age.

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Rule #1 also offers a three-day Virtual Investing Workshop with live coaching on the principles behind the numbers. The November session runs Nov. 13-15.

The Retirement Calculator is meant for education, not financial advice. Its results are illustrative, not predictions or guarantees.

About Rule #1 Investing

Rule #1 Investing is an investment education company founded by Phil Town, a hedge fund manager and New York Times bestselling author. Through books, workshops, online courses, and investing tools, Rule #1 teaches everyday investors a Buffett-style approach to buying wonderful businesses at attractive prices.

More than two million people have engaged with Rule #1's training, and more than 25,000 have attended its workshops in person or online from 56 countries. Learn more at ruleoneinvesting.com.

Rule #1 Investing provides investment education and training only. It does not provide personalized investment advice, manage client assets, or guarantee investment returns. All content is for informational purposes. Consult a qualified financial professional before investing. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results vary.