The Almanac · Vol IChangelogUpdated weekly

What we shipped, cited and dated.

Every methodology change, every dataset refresh, every feature. We version the engine so your saved scenarios can reproduce the exact math they were run against.

2026

Current cycle · 14 releases
v1.12.0
June 42026Docs

Documentation, redesigned.

Methodology, glossary, changelog, and FAQ rebuilt in the Almanac editorial style, with a shared sidebar and table of contents.

  • Editorial redesign of all four documentation pages
  • Sticky sidebar table of contents with scroll tracking
  • Consistent masthead, dateline, and end-of-page call to action
  • Full light and dark theming throughout
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v1.11.0
June 32026Product

Investing Engine, reframed.

The Investing Engine sales page rebuilt around a transparent value breakdown, live pricing, and a clearer plan comparison.

  • Itemized value ledger with live underlying prices
  • Two-column pricing with a clearer plan comparison
  • Specimen lightbox for previewing the scripts
  • Risk-reversal guarantee on every plan
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v1.10.0
May 302026UX

Unified, context-aware navigation.

One navigation bar across the marketing site and the app, with in-page scroll tracking and section-aware calls to action.

  • Single navigation shell for marketing and signed-in app modes
  • Active-section highlighting as you scroll a page
  • Per-page primary action surfaced in the nav
  • Mobile drawer with matching active-state cues
v1.9.0
May 292026UX

Almanac design system.

A system-wide visual redesign — a new editorial design language with a refined typeface pairing, a calmer palette, and full light and dark theming.

  • New Almanac editorial visual language across the site
  • Fraunces display, JetBrains Mono for data, Inter for body text
  • Light and dark themes with a one-tap toggle
  • Refreshed homepage with an editorial layout and live charts
v1.8.0
March 162026Docs

Documentation accuracy audit.

Reviewed and corrected our methodology page, glossary, FAQ, and changelog to ensure everything accurately reflects how the app works.

  • Corrected default inflation assumption from 2.5% to 3%
  • Clarified that planning horizon is user-configured (no fixed default)
  • Updated data sources section to reflect what we actually use
  • Clarified tax treatment: flat effective rate (default 22%) in projections
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v1.7.0
March 132026UX

Homepage redesign.

Complete homepage redesign with product previews, a refreshed visual style, and improved navigation.

  • New hero section with animated product preview
  • Product showcase highlighting key features with visual mockups
  • Streamlined How It Works section
  • Improved visual design across the homepage
v1.6.0
March 12026Product

Expanded free tier.

Monte Carlo simulation is now available to all users. Free tier expanded with more features accessible without a subscription.

  • Monte Carlo simulation unlocked for free users (up to 500 runs)
  • More dashboard features available on the free tier
  • Premium features now focused on exports, unlimited scenarios, and advanced tools
  • Updated pricing page with clearer free vs premium comparison
v1.5.0
February 272026Product

Flexible billing & referrals.

Choose between monthly and annual billing, invite friends with referral codes, and manage your subscription more easily.

  • Monthly and annual pricing options with savings on annual plans
  • Lifetime access option available
  • Referral program: share your code and earn credits when friends subscribe
  • Improved subscription management with billing portal
  • Grace period for failed payments before access is interrupted
v1.4.0
February 242026Feature

Milestone tracking.

Track your retirement milestones with projected dates, probability estimates, and a visual timeline.

  • Curated milestone template library to get started quickly
  • Projected completion dates based on your scenario
  • Timeline view showing your journey to retirement
  • Milestone detail panel with notes and progress tracking
  • Milestone markers on simulator projection charts
  • Dashboard widget showing upcoming and overdue milestones
v1.3.0
February 162026Tools

15 specialized calculator tools.

All 15 calculator tools rebuilt with instant results, sensitivity analysis, personalized recommendations, and auto-populated inputs from your scenario.

  • Instant auto-calculation as you adjust inputs
  • Sensitivity analysis showing which inputs matter most
  • Personalized recommendations based on your numbers
  • Auto-populate tool inputs from your primary scenario
  • Compare tool results against your scenario values
  • Retirement Date, Savings Rate, Roth vs Traditional, Social Security Claiming, Social Security Spousal, Coast FIRE, Barista FIRE, Lean/Fat FIRE, Mortgage vs Invest, Pension vs Lump Sum, Income Gap, Medicare Costs, ACA Subsidy, Withdrawal Strategies, Healthcare Bridge
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v1.2.0
February 112026Simulator

Simulator improvements.

New input options and chart types for the retirement simulator, plus refreshed informational pages.

  • Monthly/yearly frequency toggle for contribution and spending inputs
  • Balance bar chart for deterministic projections
  • Refreshed About, Privacy, Terms, and Contact pages
v1.1.0
February 72026Engine

Dual simulation methods & strategy expansion.

Two simulation methods to choose from, five withdrawal strategies, and tiered access with free and premium plans.

  • Historical Bootstrap simulation using 150+ years of market data
  • Parametric simulation using per-asset return data
  • 5 withdrawal strategies: Fixed Dollar, Percentage, Guardrails, VPW, Floor-Ceiling
  • Free tier: 1 scenario, 10 assets, up to 500 simulations
  • Premium tier: unlimited scenarios and assets, up to 10,000 simulations
  • CSV data export for premium subscribers
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v1.0.1
January 282026Docs

Documentation launch.

Added methodology documentation so you can see exactly how your projections are calculated.

  • Full methodology explanation with interactive demo
  • Glossary of retirement planning terms
  • FAQ addressing common questions
  • Changelog for tracking updates
v1.0.0
January 282026Release

Initial release.

Launch of RetireMe with Monte Carlo simulation, withdrawal strategies, and transparent methodology.

  • Monte Carlo simulations with configurable run count
  • Fixed Dollar and Percentage withdrawal strategies
  • Per-asset return data for portfolio modeling
  • Configurable inflation assumptions
  • Success rate and percentile band visualizations
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Reproducible by version.

Each release pins the dataset and methodology it ran against. Open the simulator to run your plan against the current engine, or read the methodology to see what changed.