Updates
Changelog
Track what's new, improved, and fixed on Fire-Calc.com.
We're constantly improving our calculators and adding new features. This page documents all significant changes to Fire-Calc.com.
v1.5.0
February 2, 2026
Share & Export Features
Added
- Share Results URLs - Copy shareable links that preserve all calculator inputs
- Export to CSV - Download year-by-year data as spreadsheet-compatible CSV files
- Export to PDF - Generate professional PDF reports with summary stats and tables
- Auto-calculate feature when loading from shared URLs
Improved
- All FIRE-related calculators now support sharing and export
- PDF exports include Fire-Calc.com branding and disclaimers
v1.4.0
February 2, 2026
New Calculators & SEO Landing Pages
Added
- Compound Interest Calculator - Visualize investment growth with interactive charts, Rule of 72, and year-by-year breakdown
- Coast FIRE Calculator - Find out when you can stop saving and let compound growth do the rest
- Retirement Goal Calculator - Work backwards from your goal to find required monthly savings
- FIRE movement landing page explaining Lean, Fat, Coast, and Barista FIRE
- Early Retirement guide with case studies and step-by-step planning
- Safe Withdrawal Rate deep dive with Trinity Study research
Improved
- Navigation reorganized with FIRE calculators grouped at top
- Guides dropdown expanded with educational landing pages
- Sitemap updated with all new pages
v1.3.0
February 2, 2026
Content & Documentation Update
Added
- Financial glossary with 30+ key investment terms
- Data sources & methodology documentation page
- This changelog page to track updates
- Resources dropdown menu in navigation
Improved
- Navigation structure with new Resources section
- Site transparency with documented methodology
v1.2.0
January 26, 2025
SEO & Discoverability
Added
- XML sitemap for Google Search Console
- Contact email on all pages for user support
Improved
- About Us page with more detailed information
v1.1.0
January 2025
Monetization & Mobile Improvements
Added
- Google AdSense integration across all pages
- Mobile-friendly navigation with collapsible menus
- Privacy Policy page
- ads.txt file for ad verification
Improved
- Mobile responsiveness across all calculators
- Navigation usability on small screens
v1.0.0
December 2024
Initial Release
Added
- FIRE Calculator - Core financial independence calculator with compound growth projections
- Advanced FIRE Calculator - Enhanced version with tax considerations, early withdrawal penalties, and sequence of returns risk
- Mortgage Calculator - Monthly payment calculator with amortization schedule
- Rent vs Buy Calculator - Compare the financial impact of renting versus buying a home
- Debt Payoff Calculator - Avalanche and snowball method debt payoff strategies
- Budget Planner - 50/30/20 budgeting tool with expense tracking
- Paycheck Calculator - Federal and state tax withholding estimator
- Emergency Fund Calculator - Calculate how much emergency savings you need
Guides
- Investing Basics for Beginners guide
- First-Time Homebuyer guide
- Debt Payoff Strategies guide
Infrastructure
- Responsive design with Tailwind CSS
- Vue.js for interactive calculator functionality
- Chart.js for data visualization
- Client-side only - no data collection or storage
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