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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. Our Web site was created to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind insurance, investing, retirement planning, estate planning, and wealth preservation. Most important, we hope you see the value of our services to help you pursue your financial goals.
Under the Resources tab you will find a wealth of information in the Learning Center including: articles; newsletters; videos; flipbooks; tax library; and, calculators. We hope you will take advantage of these resources and visit us often. Be sure to add our site to your list of "favorites" in your Internet browser. We frequently update the information, and wouldn’t want you to miss any developments in the area of personal finance.
Paul D. Mardoian, CFP®
Newsletters
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New Medicare Rules Tackle Prescription Drug Prices
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 included provisions intended to lower prescription drug costs for Medicare enrollees and slow drug spending by the federal government.
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Key Retirement and Tax Numbers for 2024
This article presents the IRS’ cost-of-living adjustments for 2024 that affect contribution limits for retirement plans and various tax deduction, exclusion, exemption, and threshold amounts.
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Small Businesses Could Face Borrowing Challenges
Despite tougher lending conditions and higher interest costs, many people who need capital for business purposes may need to borrow money. This article discusses some common financing options.
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Most Grocery Shoppers Aren’t Fooled by Shrinkflation
You may have noticed products shrinking in size while prices stay the same or increase. This article includes tips for spotting and reducing the impact of this tricky strategy.
Calculators
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Cost of Retirement
Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.
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Long-Term Care Self Insurance
Will you be able to afford nursing home care?
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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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Mortgage Refinancing
Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.