Your Financial Future
Today’s economic environment presents many challenges. But along with these challenges come opportunities and potential rewards for those who invest the time and thought into planning for the future. It can seem like a daunting task when you are tackling the process, especially when so many factors are constantly changing. You do not need to tackle it alone.
We are here to work with you to make sure all the pieces of your financial life work together like a well-oiled machine, guiding you to get from where you are now to where you want to be.
Our site is filled with educational videos, articles, presentations, and calculators designed to help you learn more about the world of personal finance. We hope they are helpful. However, they are only tools. Ultimately, they can never replace the type of financial planning that we practice--planning personalized for you by people who take the time to learn about your personal situation, including your dreams and goals, fears and apprehensions.
We know you are more than inputs plugged into a computer algorithm. You are a unique individual. Your specific situation requires solutions tailored for you.
We chose to become financial planners because we enjoy helping people. Let us know if we can help you.
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How Income Taxes Work
A quick look at how federal income taxes work.
What to Look for in an Extended-Care Policy
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Yours, Mine, and Ours: Estate Strategies for Second Marriage
Second marriages are a trigger event to revisit any existing estate strategies.
A Hard Conversation Made Easy
Communication is key to a smooth transfer of wealth and the fulfillment of your wishes. Explore estate planning as a family.
Intellectual Property Rocks in a New Digital Era
Intellectual property ownership and its implications for ordinary people and estates.
5 Benefits of Working in Retirement
Here are 5 reasons why you may consider working through retirement.
Estate Management Checklist
Is your estate in order? This short quiz may help you assess your overall strategy.
A Taxing Story: Capital Gains and Losses
Understanding how capital gains are taxed may help you refine your investment strategies.
Social Security: Five Facts You Need to Know
Here are five facts about Social Security that are important to keep in mind.
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Wedding Budget Calculator
Estimate total wedding costs and see how different choices affect your overall budget.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.
The Power of Interest - How Long Will it take My Money to Do
Use the Rule of 72 to estimate how long it takes your money to double at a given rate.
Historical Inflation
See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Compare different mortgage term lengths side by side to find the option that fits your budget.
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What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
What You Need to Know About Social Security
Every so often, you'll hear about Social Security benefits running out. But is there truth to the fears, or is it all hype?
Finding the Balance
The sandwich generation faces unique challenges. For many, meeting needs is a matter of finding a balance.
Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart
Do you have causes that you want to support with donations?