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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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Online Shopping in the Tariff Era
Even small online purchases that are shipped from outside the United States must now pass through customs — and are likely to incur duties.
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Avoiding Probate with a TOD Deed and TOD Account
In many states, a transfer-on-death (TOD) deed and/or account can help avoid probate without the cost and complexity of a trust.
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Midyear Checkup: Can You Contribute More to Your Retirement Plan?
With traditional pensions in decline, it’s up to the individual employee to build retirement savings in a work-based account.
Calculators
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Lease Payment
How much would your monthly lease payment be?
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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.
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Required Minimum Distributions
Estimate the annual required distribution from your traditional IRA or former employer's retirement plan after you turn age 73.
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LTCI Cost of Waiting
Estimate the potential cost of waiting to purchase a long-term care insurance policy.