Use Cases & Scenarios

Our use case guides start with the questions people actually ask — "How much should I earn in the USA?", "Is YouTube worth it in 2026?", "Should I invest in gold or silver?" — and walk you through a step-by-step analysis using real data and our interactive calculators. Instead of generic advice, each guide provides specific numbers, benchmarks, and decision frameworks tailored to your situation.

For salary and income scenarios, we break down what "good pay" actually means in different countries and regions. The "How Much Should I Earn" guides factor in your industry, experience level, location, and cost of living to define realistic salary ranges. We include take-home pay calculations (after federal, state, and local taxes), compare your earnings to national percentiles, and link directly to our salary and tax calculators so you can model your exact situation.

Our investment use cases help you evaluate specific opportunities with data rather than hype. The Bitcoin investment guide examines historical returns, volatility patterns, and the real impact of entry timing on long-term performance. The gold vs silver guide uses 50 years of ratio data to assess which metal offers better value at current prices. The retirement savings guide provides age-based benchmarks (1x salary by 30, 3x by 40, 6x by 50) and shows exactly how much to save monthly to reach each milestone.

For the creator economy, our YouTube worth-it guide calculates realistic revenue timelines based on niche RPM data, subscriber growth rates, and monetization thresholds. The freelancer rate guide helps independent workers price their services by calculating the hourly rate needed to match a full-time salary after accounting for self-employment tax, health insurance, unpaid time off, and business expenses. Each use case includes clear action steps and calculator links so you can immediately apply the insights to your own decisions.