Retainer Break-even

A retainer converts hours into a fixed fee. The break-even point is the fee divided by the standard rate; above that included-hours figure, the retainer is a discount.

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Check whether a monthly retainer pays for the hours it includes. The page computes in the browser and does not store inputs. For a printed version, use the matching card in the tools directory.