Why has ProjectionLab quickly become one of the most popular early retirement planning tools? In this episode, learn why PL is an essential software package for both Eric and Jason. Topics covered include how to get started, best practices, and powerful new features. See the link underneath the video for how you can try ProjectionLab for free!
Show notes may be found below the video
Show Notes
For a free trial of ProjectionLab, use this link: https://twosidesoffi.com/pl
Essential Background:
- As mentioned in this episode, both Jason and Eric use Karsten “Big ERN” Jeske’s Safe Withdrawal Rate Toolbox. For all the details of this essential tool, please see our page dedicated to the Safe Withdrawal Rate Toolbox. It has all the information you need including all the videos in our series, including walkthroughs of the tool and the CAPE-based strategy that Jason referenced here.
- Will you have enough to money to retire (early or otherwise)? Achieving financial independence requires many key elements to be in place and special consideration if you plan to retire early. In Have Enough to Retire (Early)? 10 Steps to Make Sure, we discussed a great post by Fritz Gilbert about how to ensure that you’re financially prepared.
Just getting started with ProjectionLab and in need of a quick start guide? This series of videos by the team at PL is a great place to start. This will ensure you avoid some of the mistakes we made along the way! There are a lot of other helpful videos on their YouTube channel, as well. Lastly, you can also find great content on many topics in their Help Center.
Don’t miss the ProjectionLab Discord server! As we discussed in today’s episode, there’s a wealth of information here to be found given the very active user community. As you’ll discover, the PL team also has a strong presence on the server, ensuring great access to feedback, questions, and feature requests from the community.
Eric and I both found Rob Berger’s recent review of ProjectionLab to be a good introduction to some of the powerful features in the tool.
Have you checked out the Two Sides of FI Discord server? If you’re not familiar, this is an instant messaging social network. Ours is meant to be a community for viewers of our show, as well as a space to discuss all things relation to FIRE. It’s totally open, free of charge, and is anonymous as you’d like. This makes it a safe space to talk about financial topics you might otherwise be sensitive about sharing. Come check it out and see if it fits your interests! There are both desktop and mobile apps available.
Did you know Jason has a FIRE blog? To be notified of his future posts, please consider subscribing here. He’s also archived his old blog, which documents the first two years after he retired from his career, which started even before Two Sides of FI began. Get more information on those archived posts here.
You can find information on the tools we mention in each episode along with additional information in the Resources section of this site.
- Jason’s FI Blog
- Eric’s business: 30X40 Design Workshop
- Eric’s YouTube Channel
- Our podcast