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Even a smaller contribution builds compound interest momentum while you manage the loan plan." }); } else { moves.push({ title: "Set a simple contribution rule", body: "Pick a % of pay or a flat monthly amount that fits your budget. Consistency beats intensity." }); } // Move 3: Asset allocation / risk tolerance guidance if (risk === 'conservative'){ moves.push({ title: "Review asset allocation to match your risk tolerance", body: "If volatility stresses you out, a more conservative mix may help you stay consistent. The best plan is the one you can stick with." }); } else if (risk === 'growth'){ moves.push({ title: "Use a growth-oriented strategy (but diversify)", body: "Long time horizon can support more growth exposure, but diversify across investments so one sector doesn’t sink your whole plan." }); } else { moves.push({ title: "Keep it steady: diversified, moderate allocation", body: "A diversified mix (often using mutual funds or index funds) is a good direction for many millennials — especially when market conditions feel noisy." }); } // Enable-specific suggestions if (enable.indexOf('start_business') !== -1){ moves.push({ title: "If retirement includes starting a business, plan the runway", body: "Treat it like a transition: build a cash runway and avoid draining retirement accounts early. Use the Lifestyle + Business tab to outline your next step." }); } return moves.slice(0,3); } function renderMoves(root, state){ var box = qs(root, '.rc-ret__results'); var moves = buildNextMoves(state); var html = '<h4>Your next 3 moves</h4><ul>'; moves.forEach(function(m){ html += '<li><b>'+escapeHtml(m.title)+'</b><br><span style="opacity:.92">'+escapeHtml(m.body)+'</span></li>'; }); html += '</ul>'; // Store for printing root._rcPlan = { state: state, moves: moves }; box.innerHTML = html; // Auto-fill What-If tab var wAge = qs(root, '[data-w="age"]'); var wRet = qs(root, '[data-w="retAge"]'); var wSav = qs(root, '[data-w="savings"]'); var wMon = qs(root, '[data-w="monthly"]'); if (wAge) wAge.value = state.age; if (wRet) wRet.value = state.retAge; if (wSav) wSav.value = state.savings; if (wMon) wMon.value = state.monthly; } function runWhatIf(root){ var age = +qs(root, '[data-w="age"]').value || 35; var retAge = +qs(root, '[data-w="retAge"]').value || 70; var savings = +qs(root, '[data-w="savings"]').value || 0; var monthly = +qs(root, '[data-w="monthly"]').value || 0; var incOn = qs(root, '[data-w="incOn"]').value === 'yes'; var incPct = +qs(root, '[data-w="incPct"]').value || 0; var goal = +qs(root, '[data-w="goal"]').value || 1000000; var r = +qs(root, '[data-w="r"]').value || 7; var i = +qs(root, '[data-w="i"]').value || 5; var yearsToRet = yearsBetween(age, retAge); var bal10 = compoundMonthly(savings, monthly, r, Math.min(10, yearsToRet), incOn, incPct); var bal20 = compoundMonthly(savings, monthly, r, Math.min(20, yearsToRet), incOn, incPct); var bal30 = compoundMonthly(savings, monthly, r, Math.min(30, yearsToRet), incOn, incPct); var balRet = compoundMonthly(savings, monthly, r, yearsToRet, incOn, incPct); var real10 = inflationAdjust(bal10, i, Math.min(10, yearsToRet)); var real20 = inflationAdjust(bal20, i, Math.min(20, yearsToRet)); var real30 = inflationAdjust(bal30, i, Math.min(30, yearsToRet)); var realRet = inflationAdjust(balRet, i, yearsToRet); var goalHit = (realRet >= goal); var html = ''; html += '<h4>Results (with '+r+'% return and '+i+'% inflation)</h4>'; html += '<ul>'; html += '<li><b>10 years:</b> $'+formatMoney(real10)+' (today’s dollars)</li>'; html += '<li><b>20 years:</b> $'+formatMoney(real20)+' (today’s dollars)</li>'; html += '<li><b>30 years:</b> $'+formatMoney(real30)+' (today’s dollars)</li>'; html += '<li><b>At retirement (age '+retAge+'):</b> $'+formatMoney(realRet)+' (today’s dollars)</li>'; html += '</ul>'; html += '<div style="margin-top:10px;padding:10px;border-radius:12px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);background:rgba(255,255,255,.06)">'; html += goalHit ? '<b style="color:#fbbf24">Good news:</b> based on your inputs, you’re on track for your $'+formatMoney(goal)+' goal in today’s money.' : '<b style="color:#fbbf24">Reality check:</b> you’re projected to reach about $'+formatMoney(realRet)+' vs a $'+formatMoney(goal)+' goal. Consider increasing contributions, adjusting retirement age, or reviewing investment strategies.'; html += '</div>'; // Store for printing root._rcWhatIf = { age: age, retAge: retAge, savings: savings, monthly: monthly, incOn: incOn, incPct: incPct, goal: goal, r: r, i: i, real10: real10, real20: real20, real30: real30, realRet: realRet }; qs(root, '.rc-ret__resultsWhatIf').innerHTML = html; } function buildLifestyle(root){ var vibe = qs(root, '[data-l="vibe"]').value; var value = qs(root, '[data-l="value"]').value; var constraint = qs(root, '[data-l="constraint"]').value; var notes = (qs(root, '[data-l="notes"]').value || '').trim(); var bullets = []; if (vibe === 'business'){ bullets.push("Outline the business idea and a realistic runway (cash + time)."); bullets.push("Avoid early retirement account withdrawals unless you understand taxes/penalties."); bullets.push("Build a transition plan: part-time → consulting → business launch."); } else if (vibe === 'relocate'){ bullets.push("Compare cost-of-living and taxes in your target area."); bullets.push("Plan housing: rent-first vs buy; keep flexibility."); bullets.push("Budget for moving costs + a 3–6 month emergency fund buffer."); } else if (vibe === 'travel'){ bullets.push("Estimate a travel budget in today’s dollars, then stress-test it."); bullets.push("Consider seasonal work or flexible income if that fits your style."); bullets.push("Use automation so savings continue while you live life."); } else if (vibe === 'flex'){ bullets.push("Design a ‘lighter week’ plan: what income do you need, and what can you cut?"); bullets.push("Build a safety cushion: emergency fund + insurance basics."); bullets.push("Invest consistently so compound interest does the heavy lifting."); } else { bullets.push("Pick 1–2 priorities for the next quarter. Clarity beats overwhelm."); bullets.push("Set a simple savings rule and revisit monthly."); bullets.push("Use the What-If calculator to explore options."); } var html = '<h4>Your Lifestyle + Business plan (starter)</h4><ul>'; bullets.forEach(function(b){ html += '<li>'+escapeHtml(b)+'</li>'; }); html += '</ul>'; html += '<div style="margin-top:10px;opacity:.92"><b>Core values:</b> '+escapeHtml(value)+'. '; html += '<b>Constraint:</b> '+escapeHtml(constraint)+'.</div>'; if (notes){ html += '<div style="margin-top:8px;opacity:.92"><b>Your notes:</b> '+escapeHtml(notes)+'</div>'; } root._rcLifestyle = { vibe:vibe, value:value, constraint:constraint, notes:notes, bullets:bullets }; qs(root, '.rc-ret__resultsLife').innerHTML = html; } function escapeHtml(s){ return String(s) .replaceAll('&','&') .replaceAll('<','<') .replaceAll('>','>') .replaceAll('"','"') .replaceAll("'","'"); } function collectState(root){ var get = function(k){ var el = qs(root, '[data-k="'+k+'"]'); if (!el) return null; if (el.tagName === 'SELECT') return el.value; return el.value; }; var age = +get('age') || 35; var retAge = +get('retAge') || 65; var savings = +get('savings') || 0; var monthly = +get('monthly') || 0; var hasPlan = get('hasPlan') || 'yes'; var match = +get('match') || 0; var heavy = []; qsa(root, '[data-k="heavy"] .rc-ret__chip.is-selected').forEach(function(b){ heavy.push(b.getAttribute('data-v')); }); var riskEl = qs(root, '[data-k="risk"] .rc-ret__chip.is-selected'); var risk = riskEl ? riskEl.getAttribute('data-v') : 'moderate'; var enable = []; qsa(root, '[data-k="enable"] .rc-ret__chip.is-selected').forEach(function(b){ enable.push(b.getAttribute('data-v')); }); return { age:age, retAge:retAge, savings:savings, monthly:monthly, hasPlan:hasPlan, match:match, heavy:heavy, risk:risk, enable:enable }; } function setPrintMeta(root){ var meta = qs(root, '[data-print-meta]'); if (!meta) return; var d = new Date(); meta.textContent = d.toLocaleString(); } function printPlan(root){ // Ensure meta is fresh setPrintMeta(root); // Force show a printable plan summary inside results area for member printing var plan = root._rcPlan || null; var whatif = root._rcWhatIf || null; var life = root._rcLifestyle || null; var summary = '<div style="margin-top:12px;padding:12px;border-radius:14px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);background:rgba(255,255,255,.06)">'; summary += '<h4 style="margin:0 0 8px 0;">Plan Summary</h4>'; if (plan && plan.state){ var s = plan.state; summary += '<div><b>Inputs:</b> age '+s.age+', retire '+s.retAge+', savings $'+formatMoney(s.savings)+', monthly $'+formatMoney(s.monthly)+'.</div>'; summary += '<div style="margin-top:6px;"><b>Next 3 moves:</b><ul style="margin:6px 0 0 0;padding-left:18px;">'; plan.moves.forEach(function(m){ summary += '<li><b>'+escapeHtml(m.title)+'</b></li>'; }); summary += '</ul></div>'; } else { summary += '<div>Run “Get my next 3 moves” first to generate a plan.</div>'; } if (whatif){ summary += '<div style="margin-top:10px;"><b>What-If (today’s dollars):</b> 10y $'+formatMoney(whatif.real10)+', 20y $'+formatMoney(whatif.real20)+', 30y $'+formatMoney(whatif.real30)+', at retirement $'+formatMoney(whatif.realRet)+'. 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