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About Nestfigure

Who builds Nestfigure, how we publish, and where to find the math behind each calculator.

Who builds Nestfigure

John Rey Balais, developer of Nestfigure

John Rey Balais

Developer · Nestfigure

I’m a developer building Nestfigure—free personal finance calculators and educational guides. I focus on clear math, transparent assumptions, official U.S. source citations where claims need them, and tools you can use without signing up.

Nestfigure is not a bank, broker, employer, or adviser. Calculator results are educational estimates under documented formulas—not offers, rate quotes, payroll, or personalized advice. Report factual errors via the contact form.

What we build

Nestfigure stays in personal finance: free calculators, short guides, worked examples, and common questions. Live tools include the CD calculator, raise calculator, overtime calculator, paycheck calculator, loan calculator, student loan calculator, auto loan calculator, mortgage calculator, mortgage refinance calculator, biweekly mortgage calculator, 50/30/20 budget calculator, tip calculator, emergency fund calculator, net worth calculator, percent-off calculator, commission calculator, hourly to salary calculator, sales tax calculator, home affordability calculator, savings goal calculator, compound interest calculator, simple interest calculator, ROI calculator, 401(k) calculator, break-even calculator, how long will savings last calculator, inflation calculator, debt-to-income calculator, and credit card payoff calculator. Each one lets you share results, copy numbers, download a PDF, or open a ready-made example—free learning tools with the same clear layout.

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Who authors this content

Content is published by Nestfigure and written or reviewed by John Rey Balais. We do not invent guest “expert” personas or fabricated credentials. Deposit topics cite CFPB, FDIC, and NCUA materials; wage and price context cites BLS; federal withholding context cites IRS Publication 15-T. We do not invent live bank rates or personal “good raise” judgments.

Where to find how we calculate

This About page is about people and how we publish—not the full math for each tool. For formulas, assumptions, and what we leave out, open:

Guides, examples & questions

Calculators

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Contact

Use the contact form for questions, corrections, or feedback about Nestfigure calculators and guides.

Last reviewed: July 22, 2026.

YMYL notice: This site is for education only. It is not financial, tax, or investment advice. Nestfigure is not a bank, credit union, broker, investment adviser, or fiduciary. Product terms, rates, and penalties vary—always read your institution’s disclosures before acting. Calculator results are mathematical estimates, not bank quotes.