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-Darren C. Gauck*, CFP, ChFC
Newsletters
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Setting a Retirement Savings Goal
Only 51% of workers or their spouses have tried to estimate the savings they would need to live comfortably in retirement. This article offers a simple worksheet to help calculate a savings target.
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Eight Ideas for Smarter Holiday Shopping
Whether shopping online or hitting the mall this holiday season, these tips might help save time and money.
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It’s Complicated: Inheriting IRAs and Retirement Plans
The SECURE Act of 2019 dramatically changed the rules governing how IRA and retirement plan assets are distributed to beneficiaries.
Calculators
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Savings Goals
How much do you need to save each year to meet your long-term financial goals?
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Retirement Portfolio Lifespan
How Long Will Your Funds Last?
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Loan Payoff
How much will it cost to pay off a loan over its lifetime?
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LTCI Cost of Waiting
Estimate the potential cost of waiting to purchase a long-term care insurance policy.