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Why RetireRebelWhy we built it and who it is for.MethodologyHow the numbers work, our assumptions, and our boundaries.Roth conversions, explainedWhat a conversion is, the ladder, the backdoor versions, and when not to do it.Standard backdoor RothA plain-English guide to the IRA route, Form 8606, and the pro-rata rule.Mega backdoor RothHow eligible workplace plans may let after-tax 401(k) money move to Roth.Taxes in retirementBrackets, IRMAA, the senior deduction, capital gains, and NIIT — with today's live thresholds.Which money should you spend first?Why taxable-first is only a default, and how account order changes taxes, Medicare, and RMDs.Retirement gotchasPlan caveats that can hide inside simple averages: QCDs, survivor years, home sales, Roth years, and annuity fees.What working another year is actually worthPayroll taxes, income taxes, health coverage, Social Security, IRMAA, work costs, and match.LTC insurance vs saving the premiums yourselfSame care event, different funding paths: policy, reserve, self-fund, and confirmed Medicaid.Benefits worth checking and household handoffScreening versus eligibility, official sources, document locations, survivor tasks, and no password storage.Social Security, explainedWhen to claim, how the benefit is figured, spousal and survivor rules, and how it's taxed.Medicare, Medicaid, and long-term careWho actually pays for long-term care, the five-year lookback, and the Medicaid Asset Protection Trust.Retirement TimelineA countdown checklist from 12 months out through your first 30 days retired — downloadable.FAQsCommon questions about the tool, accuracy, data, and pricing.