BARE Number Calculator — Career Break Compass
⊕ Career Break Compass

Career Break Compass · Companion Tool

Your BARE Number Calculator

Before you can plan your break, you need to know what it actually costs — and how to fund it. Enter your numbers below and your BARE Number updates as you go.

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Your monthly expenses

Estimate what you spend in a typical month. Tag each as a Need, Want, or Savings to see your 50/30/20 balance.

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The 50/30/20 guide: ~50% Needs, ~30% Wants, ~20% Savings. It's a compass, not a rule.

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Shape of your break

How long, how much cushion, and whether you'll cover your own health insurance.

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How you'll fund it

Pick your path, then add any paid-leave benefit, your savings, and how fast you save each month.

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