Welcome to our Web site, where you'll find a wealth of information in the form of newsletter articles, calculators, and research reports.
We hope your visit will help you understand the opportunities that are available when you take a proactive approach to your personal financial situation. We have created this Web site to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind insurance, investing, retirement, estate planning and wealth preservation strategies. Most importantly, we hope you see the value of working with skilled professionals to pursue your financial goals. We're here to help educate you about basic financial and investing concepts and design a financial strategy to help your work toward your goals. We want to help you learn more about who we are, and to give you fast, easy access to market performance and data. We hope you take advantage of this resource and visit us often. Be sure to add our site to your list of "favorites" in your Internet browser. We frequently update our information, and we wouldn't want you to miss any developments in the area of personal finance.
Newsletters
-
FAFSA for 2025-2026 School Year Opens December 1
Following a disastrous rollout last year, this article provides tips for submitting the redesigned Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2025–2026 school year.
-
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.
-
The United States Is Older Than Ever Before
The median age of the U.S. population rose to a record high in 2022, a demographic trend that has implications for the economy and government programs like Social Security and Medicare.
-
Are You Spending Money to Keep Stuff You Don’t Need?
One in 10 Americans leases a storage unit. But for many, it may be worthwhile to let go of unneeded belongings instead.
Calculators
-
College Funding
Use this calculator to estimate the cost of your child’s education, based on the variables you input.
-
Retirement Portfolio Lifespan
How Long Will Your Funds Last?
-
Lease Payment
How much would your monthly lease payment be?
-
Estate Taxes
Use this calculator to estimate the federal estate taxes that could be due on your estate after you die.