One question we get quite a bit is related to the fundamentals of saving: is there a magic savings rate? In the past we’ve looked at the ideal savings rate. There we suggested 20% as a minimum savings rate, with the caveat you should save more if you can. Interestingly, there are also some magical […]
Body Fat Percentage by Age Comparison Calculator for the United States
On this page is a body fat percentage comparison calculator by age for adult men and women in the United States in 2015-2016 and 2005-2006. It estimates distributions for both DEXA scan body fat percentages or hydrostatic weighing & caliper body fat percentage estimates. At home we use the cheap Accu-Measure caliper to track our […]
Asset Allocation in 2019
Every year, “conveniently” timed with tax season, we remember that DQYDJ is ostensibly a personal finance site. Let’s turn tax-frowns upside down with a post on asset allocation here in in April, 2019. Why bother? It comes back to skin in the game – a phrase recently repopularized by Nassim Taleb. In his book with […]
What Was Your Savings Rate in 2018?
Every year, the “blessing” of tax season provides us the “convenient” opportunity to examine our personal financial performance in the previous year. And what is the most important marker of financial performance? I’m glad you asked – I’d argue it’s your savings rate. The input to this system is, of course, income. From income, there […]
A Crucial Part of the Yield Curve Inverted 3/22/2019. What Does it Mean?
The yield curve has been in some type of inversion since December of 2018. In a yield curve inversion, longer dated securities yield less than short term debt. This turns risk on its head – in a well functioning debt market, investors should be paid more to lock up money for a longer time. While […]
Body Fat Percentage Comparison Calculator for Men and Women in the United States
Body Fat Percentage Notice On this page is a body fat distribution calculator for adult men and women in the United States in 2015-2016 and 2005-2006. It can estimate distributions for either DEXA scan body fat percentages or Caliper or Hydrostatic Weighing body fat percentage estimates. We use the classic $15 Accu-Measure caliper to track […]
Height Percentile by Age Calculator for Men and Women in the United States
Below is a height percentile by age calculator for adult (age 18+) men and women in the United States. Select an age range and sex, and enter heights in meters or feet and inches. Compare the distribution of heights between different age groups and the two sexes. Also, try the weight distribution by age calculator […]
Height Percentile Calculator for Men and Women in the United States
Below is a height percentile calculator for men and women, 18 years old and older in the United States. Toggle between imperial (feet/inches) and metric (meters/centimeters) units to view the adult distribution of heights in America. We also have height by age for adults. You can also find a companion adult weight distribution calculator. Also, […]
Weight Percentile by Age Calculator for Men and Women in the United States
Below is a weight percentile by age calculator for adult men and women in the United States. Select an age range and sex, and optionally toggle between imperial (pounds) and metric (kilograms) units to view the distribution of weights for American adults. Weight in isolation isn’t a good health indicator. BMI is better (but not […]
Weight Percentile Calculator for Men and Women in the United States
Below is a weight percentile calculator for men and women, 18 years old and older in the United States. You can toggle between imperial (pounds) and metric (kilograms) units to view the distribution of weights. We also have weight by age for adults. Weight alone is not a good indicator of health. BMI is an […]