Welcome!
Visiting existing clients, thank you for your patronage over the years. It's been a blessing and honor to serve you and I hope you will find my website useful to complement my personal service.
Visiting future clients, thank you for taking time to explore my website and consider contacting me for an initial meeting. I welcome the opportunity help you pursue and maintain your financial goals.
Sincerely,
Jim
Newsletters
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Home Energy Tax Credits
There are two separate federal tax credits available for home installation of certain energy efficient or clean energy property. Learn more.
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Child Care Is a Budget Buster: Take Advantage of These Tax Breaks
A tax credit and/or dependent-care flexible spending account might help offset some of the costs paid for a nanny, babysitter, day care, preschool, or day camp.
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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.
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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.
Calculators
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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.
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Cash Flow Analysis
This Cash Flow Analysis form will help you weigh your income vs. your expenses.
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Cost of Retirement
Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.