Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Trust through transparency
Sources & Methodology
See the official guidance and research behind our lessons, calculators, readiness reviews, and planning rules.
Official first
We prioritize government agencies, regulators, and primary research.
Limits stay visible
Sources inform education and estimates; they don't remove household-specific assumptions.
Reviewed over time
Annual planning policies include verification dates so changes can be reviewed deliberately.
4 official sources
- Open official source (opens another site)
- Open official source (opens another site)
Social Security Administration
Get a Social Security benefits estimate
- Open official source (opens another site)
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Purchasing power and constant dollars
- Open official source (opens another site)
U.S. Department of Labor
Retirement toolkit