We Look at Your Whole Financial Picture
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
Annuity Comparison
Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.
Spending Intentionally While Maintaining Your Goals
Learn how to tell the difference between purchases that reflect your priorities and those driven by habit or pressure.
What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.
Catch-Up Contributions
Workers 50+ may make contributions to their qualified retirement plans above the limits imposed on younger workers.
An Overview of Renter’s Insurance
Don’t overlook the need for renter’s insurance if you rent your home.
6 Habits to Help Preserve and Encourage Generational Wealth
Six essential financial habits to protect wealth and create a legacy that lasts for generations.
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?
Understanding Qualified Charitable Distributions
Use this handy, informative article to help your clients understand Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs).
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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Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
Student Loan Payoff Calculator: Extra Payments Can Save You
See how extra payments toward your student loans could shorten your payoff timeline.
Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
Debt vs. Investment
Weigh the potential outcomes of paying off debt versus directing those dollars elsewhere.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Estimate potential long-term care costs and what coverage may help address them.
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Exit Strategies of the Rich and Famous
Estate conservation is too important to put off. Do you have a smart exit strategy?
Investments
You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.
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.
Behavioral Finance
An amusing and whimsical look at behavioral finance best practices for investors.
Surprises
Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.