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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
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
How to Retire Early
Retiring early sounds like a dream come true, but it’s important to take a look at the cold, hard facts.
Mastering Mobile Lingo
Do you understand these common mobile slang terms?
Retiree Health Care Coverage Overseas
Retirees traveling abroad need to know that their health insurance travels with them.
Red Flags for Tax Auditors
Here are six flags that may make your tax return prime for an IRS audit.
Asset Allocation
Consider how your assets are allocated and if that allocation is consistent with your time frame and risk tolerance.
Money Draining Food Myths
These food myths will really put a drain on your wallet.
Stop Wasting Money
One way to find money is to examine your current spending habits and eliminate money wasters.
Does Your Credit Score Affect Your Insurance Rates?
Your credit score may influence how much you pay for auto and home insurance.
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Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
With a few simple inputs you can estimate how much of a mortgage you may be able to obtain.
What Is My Risk Tolerance?
This questionnaire will help determine your tolerance for investment risk.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
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Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
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It May Be Time for a Financial Checkup
It’s never a bad time to speak with your financial professional about changes in your situation.
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall Street, the stock market has a long and storied history.
Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Do you know these three personal finance sayings?
What Smart Investors Know
Smart investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.