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Save and Compare Scenarios Real Income Tool Guide

Save and compare scenarios real income tool: run a baseline, save it, change one input, then compare personal inflation, real income change, gap estimate, and hot categories side by side.

Published: January 7, 2026 · Updated: January 7, 2026 · By FinToolSuite Editorial

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Disclaimer

  • Educational only. Scenarios help compare assumptions. No guarantees.
  • Results depend on your inputs and assumptions.
  • Keep personal data light; see the Privacy Policy.

What scenarios are

A scenario is a saved run of your inputs so you can compare it to another run with one change. It keeps you from guessing which input moved the outputs.

Steps to save and compare

  1. Run a baseline with your current numbers.
  2. Save it with a clear name (e.g., “Base Jan 2026”).
  3. Duplicate or adjust a single input (like a category inflation).
  4. Save the new run with a name that notes the change.
  5. Open both and compare personal inflation, real income change, gap estimate, and hot categories.

Keep these constant

  • Income cadence (monthly vs annual).
  • Currency and country defaults.
  • Category list and naming.
  • Inflation assumptions unless you are testing them.
  • One change per scenario to keep comparisons clear.

Compare your scenarios now

Save a baseline, tweak one lever, and see how the outputs move.

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Before exporting, read export tips and common mistakes.

FAQs

How many scenarios should I save? ▼

Start with two: baseline and one change. Add more only if each tests a single clear lever.

What should I name scenarios? ▼

Use short labels with the date and the change, like “Base Jan 2026” or “Base + Food -20%”.

Which outputs do I compare? ▼

Look at personal inflation, real income change, gap estimate, and hot categories first.

How do exports fit in? ▼

Export a PDF for your records and label it with the scenario name and date. See the export guide for details.

How do I avoid mistakes? ▼

Keep units consistent, change one input at a time, and skim the common mistakes page before comparing.

Is my data stored? ▼

Calculators run in your browser; see the Privacy Policy for handling details.