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Helping People Since 1965
We understand that retirees face many important decisions that can affect their long-term financial success. Some of these decisions revolve around making investments that will help create a hedge against outliving their income, the impact of inflation, taxation, and rising healthcare costs.
Because over ninety percent of our clients are retirees with similar concerns, we are in an advantageous position to approach such challenges with experience and skill.
Helpful Content
Healthcare Costs in Retirement
Without a solid approach, health care expenses may add up quickly and potentially alter your spending.
Life and Death of a \$20 Bill
How long does a $20 bill last?
Put It in a Letter
A letter of instructions provides additional and more personal information regarding your estate.
Trends in Charitable Giving
Some people may want a more advanced gifting strategy that can maximize their gift and generate potential tax benefits.
Mutual Funds vs. ETFs
Exchange-traded funds have some things in common with mutual funds, but there are differences, too.
How Will Working Affect Social Security Benefits?
Knowing the rules may help you decide when to start benefits.
Estate Management Checklist
Is your estate in order? This short quiz may help you assess your overall strategy.
9 Facts About Social Security
There are things about Social Security that might surprise you.
Variable Universal Life Insurance
Variable Universal Life is permanent insurance in which the policyholder directs how premiums are invested.
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Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Impact of Taxes and Inflation
Estimate the potential impact taxes and inflation can have on the purchasing power of an investment.
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
Disability Income
This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you have the potential to earn during your working years.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
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Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
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Exit Strategies of the Rich and Famous
Estate conservation is too important to put off. Do you have a smart exit strategy?
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
Events on Wall Street
Can successful investors predict changes in the markets? Some can but others miss the market’s signals.
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
Your Personal Recovery
As the economy gathers momentum, many are waiting for their personal finances to gather momentum, too.
Choosing a Mortgage
Selecting a mortgage isn't an easy process. Get a better understanding of how professionals make the right decisions.