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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: 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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Leave a Lasting Gift with an Ethical Will
An ethical will, also called a legacy letter, can tell a personal story and communicate beliefs and life lessons to family, friends, or community.
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Debit or Credit — What’s the Difference?
This article explains why it may be better to use a credit card for certain transactions, as long as the bill is paid on time to avoid interest charges.
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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.
Calculators
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Taxable Equivalent Yield
Calculate the rate of return you would have to receive from a taxable investment to realize an equivalent tax-exempt yield.
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Savings Goals
How much do you need to save each year to meet your long-term financial goals?
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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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Car Affordability
How much can you afford to pay for a car?