Your Financial Future
Today’s economic environment presents many challenges. 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—I can help you address your most pressing money questions.
My site is filled with educational videos, articles, presentations, and calculators designed to help you learn more about the world of personal finance. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
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.
Trends in Charitable Giving
Some people may want a more advanced gifting strategy that can maximize their gift and generate potential tax benefits.
The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
Countdown to College
Preparing for college means setting goals, staying focused, and tackling a few key milestones along the way.
Personal Finance Tips for Military Families
Military families face unique challenges, making personal finance even more critical.
Tax Deductions You Won't Believe
Here are some examples of deductions from the IRS that were permitted and some that were, uh, too creative.
Retirement Traps to Avoid
Beware of these traps that could upend your retirement.
Eight Mistakes That Can Upend Your Retirement
There are common mistakes you can avoid when saving for retirement.
Your Changing Definition of Risk in Retirement
A change in your mindset during retirement may drive changes to your portfolio.
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Interested in a Fuel Efficient Car?
Estimate how many months it may take to recover the out-of-pocket costs when buying a more efficient vehicle.
Comparing Investments
This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.
Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.
Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
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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.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
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Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
Acres of Diamonds
In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.
Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities
What is your plan for health care during retirement?
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall Street, the stock market has a long and storied history.