The Borges Real Estate Team
The Borges Real Estate Team
Free Planning Tool

True Wealth
Calculator

Five interactive tools that reveal how money actually builds over a lifetime — where every dollar goes, how savings compound, how real estate leverage multiplies your return, and how to eliminate debt faster. No signup, no data stored.

Wealth FormulaSavings ProjectorReal Estate LeverageDebt PayoffEquity Chain
01 — Wealth Formula

Where does every dollar go?

The wealthy don't earn more — they allocate differently. See how your current split compares to the 20/10 rule: 20% savings, 10% giving, the rest is your lifestyle.

$
%
%
%
Taxes
28%
Savings
20%
Giving
10%
Lifestyle
42%
Taxes
$34K
Savings
$24K
Giving
$12K
Lifestyle
$50K
02 — Savings Projector

How 20% compounds over time

Money doubles approximately every 10 years at 7% average market returns (the Rule of 72). Enter your numbers and see what consistent saving builds.

$
%
yrs
%
Monthly savings
$2K
After 30 years
$2.44M
You contributed
$720K
Market grew it by
$1.72M
Rule of 72
At 7%, your money doubles every 10.3 years
Growth milestones
Year 5$143K
Year 10$346K
Year 15$634K
Year 20$1.04M
Year 25$1.62M
Year 30$2.44M
03 — Real Estate Leverage

10% down vs. 20% down ROI

Real estate is one of the few assets where you can control a $700K asset with 10-20% down. Leverage amplifies your return on invested capital — here's the math.

$
%
yrs
After 5 years at 5% growth/yr
$893K+$193K gain
10% Down
Cash in
$70K
Total ROI
276%
30.3% annualized
20% Down
Cash in
$140K
Total ROI
138%
19.0% annualized

10% down puts less cash to work, so the same dollar gain produces a higher percentage return on your invested capital — but carries higher monthly payments and PMI. This illustrates leverage; factor in total cost of ownership for full picture.

04 — Debt Payoff Accelerator

Eliminate debt faster

Pay minimums on everything, attack highest-rate debt first (avalanche method). Even a small extra monthly payment slashes years off your timeline.

Name
Balance
$
Rate
%
Min. Payment
$
Name
Balance
$
Rate
%
Min. Payment
$
$
Total balance: $27K — Min. payments: $550/mo — Total payment: $1K/mo
Months to debt-free
34
~2.8 years
Total interest paid
$6K
Months saved vs. min
Interest saved
05 — Home Equity Chain

Build equity across every move

Each home you own becomes the down payment for the next. Model your equity snowball across multiple moves and see how real estate compounds over a lifetime.

1
Purchase Price
$
Down %
%
Years Held
yrs
Appreciation/yr
%
Sale price $638K
Equity out $153K
→ rolls into next purchase
2
Purchase Price
$
Down %
%
Years Held
yrs
Appreciation/yr
%
Sale price $987K
Equity out $468K
Final equity position
$468K
After 12 years and 2 homes
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The Borges Real Estate Team has helped Los Angeles and SGV families build equity for over 13 years. Schedule a free strategy call and we'll map your path from where you are to where these calculators point.

All calculations are illustrative estimates for educational purposes only and do not constitute financial, tax, legal, or investment advice. Investment returns are not guaranteed. Real estate values fluctuate. Past performance does not predict future results. Always consult a licensed financial advisor, CPA, or real estate professional before making financial decisions.