Linking Your Investment Needs

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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.
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Newsletters
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Trusts — Not Just for Estate Taxes
In the past, trusts were often used to avoid estate taxes, but that purpose has become less important for most people with current high exemption amounts. However, a properly constructed trust can serve many other purposes for families of more modest means.
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Naming a Trusted Contact
It may be wise to designate a trusted contact when opening or updating an account at a brokerage or other financial firm. Learn why.
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Bear Market Emotions: Strategy vs. Reaction
Staying disciplined in building a well-constructed portfolio over time can help carry investors through the market’s rough spots.
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Breaking Down Clean Vehicle Tax Credits for Business Owners
Business owners may be able to claim one of two new federal tax credits to help offset the cost to purchase certain clean vehicles.
Calculators
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Cost of Retirement
Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.
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Credit Card Debt
How Long Will It Take to Pay my Balance?
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Loan Payoff
How much will it cost to pay off a loan over its lifetime?
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Net Worth
A balance sheet summarizes your assets and liabilities and reveals your net worth.