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I 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. This Web site was created to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind insurance, investing, retirement, estate planning, and wealth preservation and to see the value of working with skilled professionals to pursue your financial goals.
Newsletters
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Looking Back, Looking Ahead
See the indicators economists rely on to understand the past, present, and potential future direction of the economy.
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What’s Required of the Executor of an Estate?
Being named the executor of an estate can be an honor, but this overview shows why it can also be a difficult and time-consuming job.
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Risk Tolerance: Stress-Test Your Portfolio…and Yourself
Do you know your personal tolerance for market risk? Here are three key questions that may help you find out.
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Medicare Open Enrollment
This article explains the changes that Medicare beneficiaries can make during the annual open enrollment period from October 15 to December 7.
Calculators
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Credit Card Debt
How Long Will It Take to Pay my Balance?
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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 70½.
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LTCI Cost of Waiting
Estimate the potential cost of waiting to purchase a long-term care insurance policy.
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Life Expectancy
Knowing your likely life expectancy is an important factor in making long-term financial plans.
Market Watch
Last Closing Prices
Ticker Name | Percent Difference (when noted with %) otherwise Last Price | Difference (where applicable) |
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Dow Jones Industrials | 27,712.23 | +0.76% |
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