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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
The Financial Literacy Crisis
Many Americans are operating their personal finances with only the barest minimum of knowledge.
What Do Your Taxes Pay For?
Here's a breakdown of how the federal government spends your tax money.
How to Make the Tax Code Work for You
When you take the time to learn more about how it works, you may be able to put the tax code to work for you.
Insurance Needs Assessment: When You're Young and Single
Even if you’re young and single, you should still consider protecting yourself.
Social Security: Five Facts You Need to Know
Here are five facts about Social Security that are important to keep in mind.
When Heirs are Imperfect
The money problems or bad lifestyle habits of adult children could lead to the squandering of any inheritance they receive.
First Year of Retirement: What to Expect
Understand the key financial and lifestyle shifts that happen in your first year of retirement.
Strategies to Defend Purchasing Power Across Generations
Keep your wealth working by preserving purchasing power over time.
Saving Early & Letting Time Work for You
See how starting early—not saving more—can be the most powerful move you make for your long-term future.
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Monthly Budget
Track your monthly income and expenses to get a clearer view of your cash flow.
Rent vs Buy Calculator
Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
Compare the true costs of buying versus leasing a vehicle to find the better fit for you.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.
What Rate Would I Need to Earn on My Savings?
Work backwards from your savings goal to find the rate of return you'd need to get there.
Historical Inflation
See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.
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Estate Management 101
A will may be only one of the documents you need—and one factor to consider—when it comes to managing your estate.
An Arm and a Leg
A visit to the hospital can be painful, for both your body and your wallet. Don't let it be more painful than it has to be.
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
Leaving Your Lasting Legacy
Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.
Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities
What is your plan for health care during retirement?
16 Wall Street Cliches in 60 Seconds
Pundits say a lot of things about the markets. Let's see if you can keep up.