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Our primary purpose is to help you reach your highest level of financial success, as quickly and at the lowest cost possible.
On the site you can find out who we are, how we work for you and the services we offer. And, you’ll find a wealth of information! Newsletter articles, calculators, research reports and more are available for your enjoyment and education.
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Newsletters
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Managing Medicare Out-of-Pocket Costs
This article looks at the two different and mutually exclusive options Medicare beneficiaries have to help control retirement health-care spending: Medigap and Medicare Advantage.
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It’s Your Money: Why Not Get Your Withholding Right?
Did you owe money at tax time or receive a large refund? This article discusses the types of situations in which taxpayers should consider adjusting their withholding.
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Tax-Loss Harvesting Offers Chance at Silver Lining
Stock market downturns can be rough on a portfolio’s bottom line, but selling losing investments may offer the potential to reduce an investor’s tax liability.
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Why the EPA is Focusing on “Forever” Chemicals
In March 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed the first federal limits for six types of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, in public drinking water.
Calculators
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Cash Flow Analysis
This Cash Flow Analysis form will help you weigh your income vs. your expenses.
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IRA Eligibility
Use this calculator to determine whether you qualify for the different types of IRAs.
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Home Affordability
Estimate of the maximum amount of financing you can expect to get when you begin house hunting.
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Retirement Plan Early Distribution
Estimate how much would remain after paying income taxes and penalties if you took an early distribution from a retirement plan.