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In today’s day and age, there is not enough education, too much information out there, not enough time, and too many distractions for the average person to plan effectively for their financial lives. I believe that the financial planning process can be a cool experience and I serve people who are too busy managing the rest of their busy lives to fully dive into the weeds of finance.
Helpful Content
What to Look for in Personal Finance Apps
An increasing number have been developed to help individuals with their personal finances.
Fixed or Variable Mortgage, Which Should You Pick?
When selecting a mortgage, one of the most critical choices is between a fixed or variable interest-rate mortgage.
Buying vs. Leasing a Car
Whatever your relationship with your car, it may eventually come time for a new one. Familiarize yourself with your options.
The Business Cycle
Understanding the economy's cycles can help put current business conditions in better perspective.
Countdown to College
Preparing for college means setting goals, staying focused, and tackling a few key milestones along the way.
How Insurance Deductibles Work
Knowing how insurance deductibles work can help you save money and give you peace of mind.
Choices for Your 401(k) at a Former Employer
Individuals have three basic choices with the 401(k) account they accrued at a previous employer.
Term vs. Permanent Life Insurance
When considering life insurance, it's important to understand your options.
Understanding the Basics of Medigap Policies
Important as it is, Medicare does not cover the full range of health-care expenses you may experience in your golden years.
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Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
Comparing Investments
This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
Disability Income
This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.
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Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
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Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now
Have you found yourself suddenly single? Here are 3 steps to take right now.
A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
That big list of dreams and goals isn't the only way to look at your bucket list.
Coaches
Coaches have helped you your whole life, in ways big and small. We’d like to be one of them.
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall Street, the stock market has a long and storied history.
Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart
Do you have causes that you want to support with donations? Here are three tips.
Events on Wall Street
Can successful investors predict changes in the markets? Some can but others miss the market’s signals.