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This website has been developed to help you understand the opportunities and rewards that are available when you take a proactive approach to your personal finances. The use of this Web site will give you a better understanding of the financial concepts behind insurance, investing, retirement, estate planning, and wealth preservation. In collaboration with a skilled professional you can move toward reaching the full potential of your financial goals.
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Newsletters
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Goodbye Passwords, Hello Passkeys
As major tech companies, apps, and websites make passkeys their default security option, it’s likely you’ll be prompted to set them up to help secure your accounts.
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Key Retirement and Tax Numbers for 2026
This article provides 2026 contribution limits for retirement plans and various tax deduction, exclusion, exemption, and threshold amounts.
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Key Tax Law Changes to Higher Education Coming Soon
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes many provisions that affect higher education.
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HOT TOPIC: Trade Update: The Supreme Court Stepped In, but Many Tariffs Stand
This article explains the types of tariffs that are still in play and their potential impact on U.S. consumers and businesses.
Calculators
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Lifetime Earnings
This calculator is designed to help you attach a dollar figure to your life’s work.
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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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Lease Payment
How much would your monthly lease payment be?
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Home Affordability
Estimate of the maximum amount of financing you can expect to get when you begin house hunting.