What’s next

Vote on what we build next.

These are the features on our list. Click any of them to add your vote — click again to remove it. What gets the most votes gets built first. Have an idea that isn’t here? Email me directly and I’ll add it if it fits the product.

Want to talk it through with other members first? r/ProjectOptional is where the community discusses what to build next and why.

Monte Carlo simulation

Proposed

Real probability ranges around your Optional Date, using thousands of return sequences instead of a single deterministic 7% path.

Social Security modeling

Proposed

Add expected Social Security income by claim age and see how it changes your Optional Number and post-Optional runway.

Tax-aware withdrawal order

Proposed

Model taxable/tax-deferred/Roth withdrawal strategy in Life after Optional, including required minimum distributions.

Native mobile app

Proposed

iOS and Android apps that reuse the same engine, with quick balance updates and reminders.

Export scenarios as PDF

Proposed

Save a snapshot of any saved scenario as a PDF, useful for sharing with a partner or financial planner.

Monthly reminder to update balances

Proposed

Optional email nudge to keep your numbers fresh — off by default, opt-in per user.