
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 and potential rewards that are available when you take a proactive approach to your personal and business financial situation. We have created this Web site to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind insurance, group benefits, commercial and property liability insurance, investing, retirement, estate planning, and wealth preservation. Most important, we hope you see the value of working with skilled professionals to pursue your financial goals.
We’re here to help educate you about the basic concepts of employer/employee benefits, insurance retirement strategies, buy/sell arrangements and business continuation not to mention all facets of commercial lines insurance and to help you learn more about who we are; and to give you fast and accurate competitive quotes. 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.
Make sure to visit our Associates page to see our vast network of professionals that are here to take care of both your personal and business planning needs.
Newsletters
-
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.
-
Fixed Annuities: Retirement Income for Now or Later
Purchasing a fixed annuity shifts the risk for future investment returns to the insurance company and could help create a pension-like income stream for retirement.
-
After the Loss of a Loved One, Watch Out for Scams
Scammers often prey on those who are most vulnerable. This article outlines common scams that target people who have lost a loved one.
-
Equity REITs: Is There Room for Real Estate in Your Portfolio?
This article discusses some unique characteristics of REITs, including how they can offer a consistent income stream and why changing interest rates can affect REIT performance.
Calculators
-
Mortgage Acceleration
This calculator can help you determine how soon you can pay off your mortgage.
-
Life Expectancy
Knowing your likely life expectancy is an important factor in making long-term financial plans.
-
Taxable Equivalent Yield
Calculate the rate of return you would have to receive from a taxable investment to realize an equivalent tax-exempt yield.
-
Lease Payment
How much would your monthly lease payment be?