A Plan Built for Your Dreams
The first step towards achieving your dreams is putting a plan together. We believe the foundation of that plan needs to be education. There are basic financial concepts that everyone needs to know. It is our goal to educate and empower people with these concepts so that they may have the ability to change their own financial future.
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Helpful Content
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
What Is a 1035 Exchange?
1035 exchanges provide a way to trade-in an annuity contract or life insurance policy without triggering a tax liability.
To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.
Best-Performing Asset Classes
Bonds may outperform stocks one year only to have stocks rebound the next.
Year-End Charitable Gifting and You
This article may help you maximize the benefits of your donation for your chosen charity.
Global vs. International: What’s The Difference?
International funds invest in non-U.S. markets, while global funds may invest in U.S. stocks alongside non-U.S. stocks.
A Brief History of Estate Taxes
Federal estate taxes have long since been a lucrative source of funding for the federal government.
What Do Your Taxes Pay For?
Here's a breakdown of how the federal government spends your tax money.
Keep Your Umbrella Handy
Umbrella liability can be a fairly inexpensive way to help shelter current assets and future income from the unexpected.
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Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
Doubling Your Money
This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
This calculator helps determine your pre-tax and after-tax dividend yield on a particular stock.
What Is My Current Net Worth?
Use this calculator to estimate your net worth by adding up your assets and subtracting your liabilities.
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Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
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When Do You Need a Will?
When do you need a will? The answer is easy: Right Now.
Coaches
Coaches have helped you your whole life, in ways big and small. We’d like to be one of them.
The Rule of 72
Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure it out.
Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
No Cash, No Checks, No Problem
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.
Preparing For the Ultimate Vacation
Make your retirement as exciting as your next vacation.