Life in numbers
The Life Count Up blog
The math behind everyday life questions: days alive, work hours in a year, the real cost of a commute, the rule of 72. Worked examples, no fluff. Every article links to a calculator that does the math with your own numbers.
Work & payHow to Calculate Your Real Hourly Wage, Step by Step
Your real hourly wage counts the commute and the costs of going to work. Four steps, a worked example, and why a lower salary can pay more per hour.
Time & ageWhen Will I Be 10,000 Days Old? Find Your Date
You turn 10,000 days old at about 27 years and 4 months. How to find your exact date, a table by birth year, and why it is a birthday worth marking.