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Welcome to our website! Please browse around. Become a knowledgeable taxpayer and help us help you. Remember we want you to contact us with your "Here's what we're thinking about doing" questions--not your "guess what we just did" comments. Taxes are only part of your financial picture. Investments,* insurance, estate planning, long term care, and other areas can contribute to your long term plan development. It's not too late to start saving for retirement or to get assistance in how to take your retirement savings in a tax-advantaged way. We have articles on this website to help educate you and we're here to advise you about your particular situation. Investment and financial planning services are offered by Lori Rust through her affiliation with Avantax.
Helpful Content
Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.
How Big is Money?
Learn a little about worldwide currency in this fun infographic
Investment Challenges of the Affluent Investor
Affluent investors face unique challenges when putting together an investment strategy. Make sure you keep these in mind.
Breaking Down the Parts of Medicare
Medicare is broken down into four specific parts—but what do they mean? This article will help you understand each piece.
Tax Efficiency in Retirement
What role would taxes play in your investment decisions?
Do You Owe The AMT?
If you want to avoid potential surprises at tax time, it may make sense to know where you stand when it comes to the AMT.
Catch-Up Contributions
Workers 50+ may make contributions to their qualified retirement plans above the limits imposed on younger workers.
When Should You Take Social Security
Monthly Social Security payments differ substantially depending on when you start receiving benefits.
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Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
Can I Refinance My Mortgage?
This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.
Disability Income
This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.
What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
What's My Potential Estate Tax?
This calculator helps estimate your federal estate tax liability.
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Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
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Choosing a Mortgage
Selecting a mortgage isn't an easy process. Get a better understanding of how professionals make the right decisions.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times
All about how missing the best market days (or the worst!) might affect your portfolio.
Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.
Stay Safe with a B.O.P. At Your Back
Learn about the advantages of Business Owner Policies with this highly educational and fun animated video.
What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.