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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
Data Breach: Your Security To-Do List
This article provides a checklist of steps to take if you experience a data breach.
Money Draining Food Myths
These food myths will really put a drain on your wallet.
Counteracting Capital Gains with Tax-Loss Harvesting
You may have heard the phrase "tax-loss harvesting." A financial professional may be able to provide some guidance.
How Big is Money?
Learn a little about worldwide currency in this fun infographic
Roth IRA for Kids
Learn about the benefits and requirements of opening a Roth IRA for kids.
The Most Overlooked Item of Any Home Improvement
The item most homeowners forget on their home improvement project checklist is insurance.
Understanding Qualified Charitable Distributions
Use this handy, informative article to help your clients understand Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs).
Should You Borrow from Your 401(k)?
Does it make sense to borrow from my 401(k) to pay off debt or to make a major purchase?
Retirement Questions That Have Nothing to Do With Money
Things to consider before retirement.
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Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Compare how the same contribution grows differently in taxable versus tax-deferred accounts.
What's Your MPG?
Calculate your vehicle's fuel efficiency and see what you're spending on gas annually.
Credit Card Payoff
Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.
Student Loan Refinance Calculator
Compare your current student loan terms to a potential refinance to see if it makes sense.
IRA Income
Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.
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Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
Bull and Bear Go To Market
Learn about the difference between bulls and bears—markets, that is!
What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
Timing Your Retirement
This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.
Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
How Cash Apps Work
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.