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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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HOT TOPIC: What’s Happening in the World of Higher Education?
This article covers the decline in college enrollment, recent developments in student debt and financial aid, and tips for making cost-effective decisions.
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HOT TOPIC: Rescuing America’s Safety Net
This article looks at the current fiscal outlook for the Social Security and Medicare programs and presents some potential changes that might help to strengthen them.
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REITs, Rates, and Income
This article provides an overview of REITs, including how they can offer a consistent income stream and why changing interest rates can affect REIT performance.
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The Federal Reserve’s Key Meeting Dates in 2024
This article outlines the Federal Reserve’s three main objectives and provides the meeting schedule of the Federal Open Market Committee.
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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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.
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Mortgage Refinancing
Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.
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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.