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See exactly when you can retire, and how much you can spend.

Name: Optiml
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Rating: 4.9 (25 reviews)
Author: Optiml

Optiml is retirement planning software for Canadians. It models your whole retirement, then finds the withdrawal order, CPP and OAS timing and tax moves that get you the most from what you have saved.

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Traditional plans follow a script. Optiml follows you.

Change one decision and see what it does to your whole retirement in seconds.

What if we retire at 62?

Couple, both 58 · $1.2M saved

Income after tax

$7,850/mo

Saved at retirement

$1.50M

Retirement age

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Total Control. No Compromises.

It's your future, take the wheel. Run every scenario that matters to you, see the numbers shift in real time, and move forward with complete confidence.

Your goals, your timeline, your life. Optiml builds a plan around all three, and lets you change any of them whenever you need to.

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Downsize at 63

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RRSP meltdown: three paths

RRSP balance by age

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Moderate empties the RRSP by 73 and pays the least lifetime tax: $431K.

Stop Leaving Tax Money on the Table.

An RRSP meltdown strategy can save you tens of thousands in taxes, but only if you time it right. Optiml models conservative, moderate, and aggressive drawdown paths so you can see exactly which approach works best for you.

How the RRSP meltdown works

Goal-Based Optimization

A Strategy for the Life You Want.

There is no “right” way to retire, only the way that works for you. From minimizing taxes to maximizing your family legacy, Optiml gives you the tools to build a plan around your goals.

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Estate Goal

Maximize After-Tax Estate

Tell Optiml how much after-tax income you need each year. It secures your lifestyle first, then builds a mathematically optimized plan to leave the largest possible after-tax legacy to the people you care about.

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Tax Goal

Minimize Lifetime Taxes

Tell Optiml how much you want in after-tax dollars each and every year of your plan. Your plan will develop a tax-efficient withdrawal strategy to ensure you pay the least amount of taxes over your lifetime.

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Spending Goal

Maximize Retirement Spending

Spend more, worry less. Optiml designs a tax-efficient withdrawal strategy around one goal: maximizing your after-tax income each year so you can live your best retirement without ever running out of money.

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Your spending

Estate target

Set Estate Goal

Set Your Estate Target

Define exactly how much you want to leave behind in after-tax dollars. Optiml locks in your legacy goal and calculates the maximum you can spend throughout your lifetime, while confirming you will still hit your target.

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Strategic draw

No strategy

RRSP Strategy

RRSP Meltdown Strategy

Build your plan around your RRSP. Select between a conservative, moderate, or aggressive meltdown, or create your own custom strategy, to draw down your RRSP in a way that minimizes your tax hit over time.

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OAS preserved

Clawed back

OAS Strategy

OAS Clawback Reducer

If your primary focus is ensuring you receive maximum OAS payments each year, this is the strategy for you. Optiml builds a plan designed to avoid OAS clawbacks as much as mathematically possible, while still delivering the after-tax income you need each year.

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Estate

Spending

Tax

Build Your Own Custom Plan

Our optimized plans run the numbers and provide a math-based approach. Want to add your own touch? Input your own deposit and withdrawal strategy to build a plan exactly the way you want it.

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Built for every province and territory.

Your plan follows your province's tax rules. In Ontario, that means Ontario brackets plus two extras on top.

Ontario surtax
Ontario Health Premium
Ontario LIF limits, including the prior-year earnings rule

Optiml est disponible en français et en anglais.

4.9 out of 5 on Google

Real Stories from Real Canadians

Thousands of Canadians are already using Optiml to take control of their retirement. Here is what they have to say.

"I love this software. It is so easy to use, and so intuitive. The scenarios and stress testing functions are great to give yourself a sense check. On top of this, the help desk is super responsive and seems to really care about what they do. Highly recommend."

JMW

Google Review

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JMW

Google Review

"Optiml has been incredibly useful, easy to use, full of insights and time saving (I used to try to do my own models on spreadsheets!). The truth is, I am not sure why everyone is not using this tool for their financial and retirement planning, and I recommend the platform anytime discussions on financial retirement planning come about."

Ale MC

Google Review

"The real people customer support and technical teams at Optiml are fantastic, actually, second-to none! They respond quickly and accurately to help you work through any issues. EVA is really great also; she provides excellent details and helps with almost everything (and trust me, I ask a lot of questions!); if you're stuck though, or something doesn't make sense, the real people at Optiml are there to back her up within hours, not days."

Karen Marshall

Google Review

"Best DIY retirement planning software and absolutely incredible support for any questions."

Elias Daskalakis

Google Review

"I've been using Optiml Pro+ for DIY planning for almost a year now. I found the platform easy to navigate, and when I did have some questions they were very responsive and helpful. It is easy to test and compare various assumptions. They are continuously improving the platform with upgrades such as the cash wedge and scenario management features. Highly recommended."

Stephen Hamada

Google Review

"Great piece of code / platform. Go blow the doors off the establishment!"

Derek Hulbig

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Professional Power. DIY Price.

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Essentials

Peace of mind, simplified.

$99

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EVA: Your AI assistant

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Deposit & withdrawal strategy

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Estate planning

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Legacy

Built for business owners.

$499

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Everything in Pro+

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Questions about Optiml

The answers people look for before they start.

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How much does Optiml cost, and is there a free trial?

Optiml has three plans: Essentials at $9.99 a month, Pro+ at $24.99 a month and Legacy at $49.99 a month. Paying yearly costs $99, $249 and $499, about two months free. Every plan starts with a 14-day free trial with full access to that plan's features, and we email you a reminder 7 days before the trial ends. Cancel anytime. Compare plans

What is the difference between Optiml Lite and the free trial?

Optiml Lite is a free retirement calculator. Answer a few questions about your income, savings and spending and get a quick snapshot of whether you are on track. The 14-day free trial is the full Optiml plan you choose, with tax-optimized withdrawal strategies, what-if scenarios and EVA, your AI assistant. Try Optiml Lite

Is Optiml a financial advisor?

No. Optiml is retirement planning software. It models your whole retirement and shows you the strategy that best fits your goal, but it does not manage your money, sell financial products or recommend specific investments.

Where is my data stored?

Your data is stored in Canada, in Amazon Web Services (AWS) facilities in central Canada, and everything sent to and from Optiml is encrypted with 256-bit encryption. Read our security policy

How does Optiml optimize my retirement plan?

You choose the goal: spend more, retire earlier or leave more behind. Optiml models your retirement year by year, including taxes, CPP and OAS, and your RRSP, RRIF, TFSA and non-registered accounts, then finds the order of withdrawals and the timing that best meets that goal.

Can I use Optiml with my financial advisor?

Yes. You can build your plan in Optiml and review it with your advisor, and on Pro+ you can download your plan to share it. If you are an advisor, Optiml for Advisors lets you build and share plans with your clients. Optiml for Advisors