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Life is a journey with many transitions. Moving from one stage of life to the next can be complicated. Planning organizes the process into doable steps.
Studies have found that people with financial plans are happier overall and sleep better at night because some of life's most difficult questions are answered.
At our firm, we have the client – and only the client – in mind.
Our mission is to get to know and understand your needs, wants, and long-term goals. We want to help you develop, implement, and monitor a strategy that’s designed to address your individual situation.
We understand the challenges families face today.
From managing debt to saving for college to retirement, these personal finance challenges can be overwhelming. Our commitment is to utilize all of our resources to help you pursue your goals.
We believe in thinking “out of the box” and we are not afraid to challenge conventional wisdom in our approach to investing and preserving wealth. All of our energy, commitment, and efforts are focused on you, the client, and your satisfaction.
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Healthy Body Healthy Pocketbook
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Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
The Other Sure Thing
Though we don’t like to think about it, all of us will make an exit sometime, and those we love may suffer if we are not prepared.
Put It in a Letter
A letter of instructions provides additional and more personal information regarding your estate.
A Look at Whole Life Insurance
Whole life insurance remains in force as long as you remain current with premiums. Here's how it works.
Split Annuity Strategy
One strategy combines two different annuities to generate income and rebuild principal. Here’s how it works.
Variable Universal Life Insurance
This is permanent insurance in which the policyholder directs how premiums are invested.
Estimating Your Estate Taxes
Estate tax laws have changed a few times in recent years. Do you know the new rules?
Types of Stock Market Analysis
Most stock market analysis falls into three broad groups: Fundamental, technical, and sentimental. Here’s a look at each.
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Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Estimates the potential taxes due on capital gains on your transactions.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
Saving for College
This calculator can help you estimate how much you should be saving for college.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
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Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
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Making Your Tax Bracket Work
Being in the 25% marginal income tax bracket doesn't mean the gov't is taking 25% of your income.
Choosing a Mortgage
Selecting a mortgage isn't an easy process. Get a better understanding of how professionals make the right decisions.
Your Personal Recovery
As the economy gathers momentum, many are waiting for their personal finances to gather momentum, too.
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly, and when you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
The Other Sure Thing
Though we don’t like to think about it, all of us will make an exit sometime, and those we love may suffer if we are not prepared.