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Today’s economic environment presents many challenges. But 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—we can help you address your most pressing money questions.

Our first priority is your overall financial success. We want to learn more about your personal situation, identify your dreams and goals, and understand your tolerance for risk. Long-term relationships that encourage open and honest communication have been the cornerstone of my foundation of success.

Our site is filled with educational videos, articles, presentations, and calculators designed to help you learn more about the world of personal finance. As you search my website, send me a note regarding any questions you may have about any particular investment concepts or products. We'll get back to you quickly with a thoughtful answer.

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Budgeting After a Divorce

Budgeting After a Divorce

Divorce is the second most stressful time in a person's life. Here's some tips to get through it.

Credit Card Payoff

Credit Card Payoff

Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.

Rent vs Buy Calculator

Rent vs Buy Calculator

Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.

 

Insurance Needs Assessment: For Empty Nesters and Retirees

Do your insurance needs stay the same when the nest empties?

A Meal for All Generations

When it comes to generational differences, knowing the facts can be difficult.

Keeping Good Records is Good Business

Maintaining good records for your business not only helps to meet your tax and legal obligations, but it can save you money.

Is a SEP-IRA Right for Your Business?

For some, the idea of establishing a retirement strategy evokes worries about complicated reporting and administration.

Please Leave Home Without It

Concerns over identity theft continue to grow, especially with data breaches at major companies and financial institutions.

Building a Solid Financial Foundation

Sustain financial well-being or create wealth through these actions.

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Social Security Tax Estimator

Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.

What Is My Net Worth?

Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.

Debt vs. Investment

Weigh the potential outcomes of paying off debt versus directing those dollars elsewhere.

Inflation & Retirement

See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.

Historical Inflation

See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.

How Long Will Your Money Last?

See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.

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Retirement Plan Detectives

Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.

The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing

It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.

It May Be Time for a Financial Checkup

It’s never a bad time to speak with your financial professional about changes in your situation.

Tuning Your Social Security Benefit

When should you take your Social Security benefit?

Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot

Here are 3 quick tips to keep in mind when buying or leasing your next vehicle.

The Long Run: Women and Retirement

For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.

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