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Your Financial Future

Today’s economic environment presents many challenges. But along with these challenges comes opportunities and potential rewards for those who can identify long-term trends.

Whether you’re facing retirement—or looking to better understand certain investment ideas—we can help you address your most pressing money questions.

Our first priority is your overall financial success. We want to learn more about your personal situation, identify your dreams and goals, and understand your tolerance for risk. Long-term relationships that encourage open and honest communication have been the cornerstone of my foundation of success.

Our site is filled with educational videos, articles, presentations, and calculators designed to help you learn more about the world of personal finance. As you search my website, send me a note regarding any questions you may have about any particular investment concepts or products. We'll get back to you quickly with a thoughtful answer.

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The Business Cycle

The Business Cycle

How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?

Types of Stock Market Analysis

Types of Stock Market Analysis

Most stock market analysis falls into three broad groups: Fundamental, technical, and sentimental. Here’s a look at each.

Silver Sneakers 101

Silver Sneakers 101

Medicare’s popular program, offering free gym membership and health education.

 

A Penny Saved is Two Pennies Earned

Here are some simple and inexpensive energy-saving tips that may help you save money.

An Overview of Renter’s Insurance

Don’t overlook the need for renter’s insurance if you rent your home.

Building Your Legacy

A four-step framework for building a personal legacy.

It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times

Learn about key investment principles that will help you navigate the unpredictability of the financial markets.

How Big is Money?

Learn a little about worldwide currency in this fun infographic

Red Flags for Tax Auditors

Here are six flags that may make your tax return prime for an IRS audit.

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My Retirement Savings

See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.

Simple 401k

See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.

Rent vs Buy Calculator

Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.

Lifetime of Earnings

Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.

Annuity Comparison

Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.

Student Loan Refinance Calculator

Compare your current student loan terms to a potential refinance to see if it makes sense.

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Tuning Your Social Security Benefit

When should you take your Social Security benefit?

It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times

All about how missing the best market days (or the worst!) might affect your portfolio.

Making Your Tax Bracket Work

Have you explored all your options when it comes to managing your taxable income?

Exit Strategies of the Rich and Famous

Estate conservation is too important to put off. Do you have a smart exit strategy?

A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List

Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.

What You Need to Know About Social Security

Every so often, you'll hear about Social Security benefits running out. But is there truth to the fears, or is it all hype?

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