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College or retirement? Run both.

The same dollars can’t go two places. See what each choice costs you — in real numbers.

The tradeoff

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One dollar, two futures.

Enter what you can save monthly, both timelines, and the college price tag to compare the paths.

Last reviewed: October 2026.

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