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General
Is it really free? +
Yes — the Retirement Calculator and Meal Planner are free forever with no account required. Basic unlocks all tools for $8/year. Premium adds advanced features for $29/year or $49 lifetime. The free tier is genuinely useful, not a crippled demo.
Do I need to create an account? +
Not for the free tools — just open them and start immediately. An account is only needed if you want to save your data across devices or access paid features.
What's the difference between Basic and Premium? +
Basic ($8/year) gives you all tools with core features — CSV import, 3-month workout plans, shopping lists and more.
Premium ($29/year or $49 lifetime) adds advanced retirement stress testing, 6-month workout plans, household view and PDF export.
Yes, anytime. Your access continues until the end of the billing period. The Lifetime plan is a one-time payment with no renewal ever.
What payment methods are accepted? +
All major credit and debit cards via Stripe — Visa, Mastercard, Amex and more. Stripe handles all payments securely; we never see your card details.
Privacy & Data
Where is my data stored? +
All tool data — expenses, meal plans, workout logs — is stored locally on your device in your browser. It never leaves your device. We have no access to it.
Is my financial data safe? +
Yes. Every tool runs entirely in your browser. Your financial data never touches our servers. We don't sell data, we don't show ads, and there are no third-party trackers inside the tools.
Does it work offline? +
Yes — after your first visit all tools work without an internet connection. Your data is stored locally so nothing is lost if you go offline.
Installing as an App
Can I install it as an app on my phone? +
Yes — no App Store needed. See the step-by-step instructions below for your device.
📱 Android — Chrome or Edge
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Open theartifactslab.com in Chrome or Edge on your Android phone
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Tap the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top right corner
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Tap "Add to Home screen" or "Install app"
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Tap "Install" — the app icon appears on your home screen
🍎 iPhone / iPad — Safari
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Open theartifactslab.com in Safari (must be Safari, not Chrome)
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Tap the Share button ⇧ at the bottom of the screen
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Scroll down and tap "Add to Home Screen"
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Tap "Add" — the app icon appears on your home screen
💻 Desktop — Chrome
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Open theartifactslab.com in Chrome on your computer
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Click the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top right corner
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Go to "Cast, save and share" → click "Install page as app"
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Click "Install" to confirm
💻 Desktop — Microsoft Edge
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Open theartifactslab.com in Microsoft Edge
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Click the three-dot menu (…) in the top right corner
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Go to "Apps" → click "Install this site as an app"
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Click "Install" to confirm
Ready to get started?
Free tools, no account required. Upgrade when you're ready.