As your Personal Financial Consultant, I see myself as the captain/navigator of your ship. My job is to assist you in getting to your family’s financial and investment goals, with the least worry. I can’t promise you no problems, but I can promise that I’ll utilize my experience and expertise to take you on the smoothest trip that I can. And if we do hit problems, I won’t "jump ship" on you. I’ll be your teammate throughout until we get you to your destination.
Have You Charted Your Financial Course Yet?
Newsletters
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Don’t Forget About Credit When Planning for Retirement
Credit may not be at the top of the list when it comes to retirement, but good credit can make a big difference for retirees. This article looks at some key factors that lenders consider.
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Time to Bulk Up Your Emergency Fund
A financial crisis can strike when least expected, so it’s important to have a sufficient emergency fund. This article offers some suggestions to help increase a fund before it’s needed.
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How Taxes Impact Your Retirement-Income Strategy
Retirees face unique challenges when managing their income, particularly when it comes to taxes. This article provides an overview of tax-related issues, from taxing Social Security to the new RMD rules and determining when to tap taxable and tax-advantaged accounts.
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Individual Bonds vs. Bond Funds: What’s the Difference?
Individual bonds and bond funds can both provide an income stream, but there are important differences. This article provides an overview of these two types of investments.
Calculators
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Mortgage Refinancing
Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.
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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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Long-Term Care Self Insurance
Will you be able to afford nursing home care?
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Cost of Retirement
Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.