Financial Advice with an Educational Emphasis
What is Financial Advisement?
It is the process of providing careful consideration to the matters that affect you the most; your finances. We ask the necessary questions that will help guide you down the most appropriate path to meeting your financial objectives. We then provide the knowledge and expertise to help you make an informed decision that is in the best interest of you and those that matter most to you; your loved ones.
No one knows you better than you. Why not get the best information to obtain the products and services that are tailored to fit you and those important to you?
Michael A. Allen, ChFC, MBA
Newsletters
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What’s Your Real Return?
While investors typically look at the nominal return on their investments, it’s important to understand the real return in order to target financial goals.
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New SAVE Repayment Plan Offers Key Benefits
In July 2023, the Department of Education launched a new income-driven repayment plan for federal student loans called the Saving on a Valuable Education Plan.
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Treasury Yields Off 17-Year Highs
While yields are off highs not seen since before the Great Recession, investors might consider some of the Treasury security types and maturities outlined in this article.
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Can Home Improvements Lower Your Tax Bill? It Depends
Most home improvements are not tax deductible, but certain types of projects might help reduce your tax burden in other ways.
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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LTCI Cost of Waiting
Estimate the potential cost of waiting to purchase a long-term care insurance policy.
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Life Insurance
How much life insurance would you need to produce a sufficient income stream for your family?
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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.