Field-Specific Help

Help for specific fields in the application

Annual Increase
Enter the percentage to grow each year from the Start Year to the End Year. For example, if you've entered a Start Year of 2030, an End Year of 2032, an...
Thu, 31 Mar, 2022 at 10:17 AM
Annual Living Standard Index
By default our calculations provide a stable living standard per household member through time to the extent permitted by cash-flow (borrowing) constraints....
Thu, 31 Mar, 2022 at 10:33 AM
Annuity Growth Rate
Annual growth rate for the annuity payout. For example, enter 0% if the annuity payout remains the same regardless of inflation, or enter a rate equal to yo...
Wed, 30 Mar, 2022 at 6:43 PM
Annuity: Certain Years
Number of years from the annuity start date that annuity payment is guaranteed. This is called the "certain period." If you enter any number of y...
Thu, 3 Jul, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Annuity: Net Cost
This field is required for tax calculations for non-qualified annuities only. Enter the total cost (total premiums, contributions, or other amounts paid) pl...
Fri, 20 Jun, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Annuity: Source of Funds
To calculate taxes MaxiFi needs to know what funds were used to purchase the annuity Qualified: Funds from tax-deferred plans, such as a traditional IRA, ...
Fri, 20 Jun, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Change in Survivors' Living Standard
This is the percentage change in the Per Adult Living Standard for survivors of this individual. We use this value when calculating life insurance coverage ...
Thu, 31 Mar, 2022 at 10:30 AM
Display All Charts at Same Scale Setting
By default, we show risk analysis charts so they are scaled to their contents. For example, if the highest living standard in your Base Strategy is $55,000 ...
Wed, 30 Mar, 2022 at 6:59 PM
Federal Tax Policy
Please note: We are assessing the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) passed on July 3, 2025, and will be updating our tax calculations in comi...
Thu, 10 Jul, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Funeral Expenses
You can specify Funeral Expenses to ensure that these costs are accounted for and available not just in the entered year of death, but in any year starting ...
Thu, 31 Mar, 2022 at 10:31 AM