We created a 5 step process to get people on track for retirement which includes: defining a meaningful retirement, identifying short-term goals, selecting options to achieve the retirement vision, receiving a custom plan & getting support (track progress, get tips, etc).<p>Next we plan to to extend the support step by building a community around it. I think a good idea is to start with tips, goals and then let it develop from there. Any suggestions on this?<p>From a technology stand point, we use a combination of JBoss Seam and Flex.<p>All feedback is welcomed.<p><a href="http://www.boulevardr.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.boulevardr.com</a>
1. Technical/Usability feedback <p>Call me stupid, but why over-engineer something that (usually) is done as a simple one-page form? <p>Slow, multi-page wizard, although a good looking one, is an overkill for a financial calculator IMO. I am on a broadband connection, I hate seeing "loading..." splash screens. What is being loaded? A form with 3 combo boxes? In fact the entire thing can easily be done on one page with JavaScript showing me results live - as I type. This way tweaking stuff is easier, more interactive and engaging.<p>2. Design/UI<p>Nicely done. Although, again, at expense of your own development time and usability<p>3. Usefulness<p>Well... I just turned 30 and retirement is kind of a depressing thing to think of... :-) There is definitely a demand for this, but I am not familiar with your market to compare you to the competition.<p>
Dang, that site was eerily accurate.<p>
I filled out a few forms, then when I got to step 6 I got this message:<p>
"If you do not change the amount you are saving, you will run out of money when you are 14."<p>
Strange thing is, I DID run out of money a lot when I was 14. It was that stupid vending machine they put in my Junior High School. (grin)<p>
Liked the site and the graphics. Found it strange that the TOS popped up when it did. Might want to check those overflow conditions.