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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 market reports.
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 strategies, and wealth preservation. Most important, we hope you see the value of working with skilled professionals to help you pursue your financial goals.
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Newsletters
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Don’t Let a Disaster Keep the Lights Off Forever
As a small-business owner, do you know the types of coverages that may or may not be included in a standard business owner policy?
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Gift vs. Inheritance: Consider the Tax Difference
When deciding whether to gift assets now or transfer them to heirs at death, you need to understand step-up in basis and tax consequences.
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HOT TOPIC: Revisiting the 4% Rule
For years, the “4% rule” helped retirees make their savings last, but now a more aggressive withdrawal strategy might be the new norm.
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Four Steps to Rebuilding Your Business
Small-business owners may need to think on their feet and visualize what a recovery might look like for their operations post COVID-19.
Calculators
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Taxable Equivalent Yield
Calculate the rate of return you would have to receive from a taxable investment to realize an equivalent tax-exempt yield.
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College Funding
Use this calculator to estimate the cost of your child’s education, based on the variables you input.
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Long-Term Care Self Insurance
Will you be able to afford nursing home care?
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Estate Taxes
Use this calculator to estimate the federal estate taxes that could be due on your estate after you die.