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Welcome to our Web site, where you’ll find a wealth of information in the form of newsletter articles, calculators, and research reports.
We are fortunate to be able to work with individuals and small business owners on their tax, financial planning and accounting needs. We hope your visit will help you understand the opportunities and potential rewards that are available when you take a proactive approach to your personal financial situation. We have created this Web site to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind insurance, investing, retirement, estate planning, and wealth preservation. Most important, we hope you see the value of working with skilled professionals to pursue your financial goals.
This type of relationship frequently develops when we work with you on your taxes, or if you own your own business, when we help you with your accounting needs. We would be happy to meet with you to discuss your needs in these areas as well. Please note that the initial consultation is complimentary!
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How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
The Utility of Sector Investing
Successful sector investing is dependent upon an accurate analysis about when to rotate in and out.
When to Self-Insure
Choosing to bear the financial burden of an adverse event is called self-insuring. Do you know what that entails?
Asset Allocation
Consider how your assets are allocated and if that allocation is consistent with your time frame and risk tolerance.
Succeeding at Business Succession
There are a number of reasons for business owners to consider a business succession plan sooner rather than later.
Four Great, Unexpected Places to Raise a Family
Here are 4 great, and sometimes unexpected, places to raise a family.
The Business Cycle
Understanding the economy's cycles can help put current business conditions in better perspective.
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Can I Refinance My Mortgage?
This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.
Disability Income
This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
Comparing Investments
This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.
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5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
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The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
Surprises
Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.
No Cash, No Checks, No Problem
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.
A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart
Do you have causes that you want to support with donations?
Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.