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-Darren C. Gauck*, CFP, ChFC
Newsletters
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What Can You Learn from Your Tax Return?
Tax season may be over, but a completed tax return offers information that can help with financial strategy for the rest of the year.
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HOT TOPIC: 530A Trump Accounts Officially Open
A new tax-advantaged investment account officially launched on July 4th: the 530A account, also known as a Trump Account, which is designed to help children get a head start on their financial future.
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REITs Offer Income and Diversification
Most broad stock funds contain real estate investment trusts (REITs), but for a more strategic approach, investors can choose from a variety of REIT funds and individual REITs.
Calculators
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Long-Term Care Self Insurance
Will you be able to afford nursing home care?
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Home Affordability
Estimate of the maximum amount of financing you can expect to get when you begin house hunting.
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Required Minimum Distributions
Estimate the annual required distribution from your traditional IRA or former employer's retirement plan after you turn age 73.
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Lease Payment
How much would your monthly lease payment be?