Your Financial Future
Today’s economic environment presents many challenges. But along with these challenges comes opportunities and potential rewards for those who can identify long-term trends.
Whether you’re facing retirement—or looking to better understand certain investment ideas—we can help you address your most pressing money questions.
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Our site is filled with educational videos, articles, presentations, and calculators designed to help you learn more about the world of personal finance. As you search my website, send me a note regarding any questions you may have about any particular investment concepts or products. We'll get back to you quickly with a thoughtful answer.
Investment and financial planning services are offered by Jan Towne through her affiliation with HD Vest.
Helpful Content
Understanding Marginal Income Tax Brackets
An inside look at how marginal income tax brackets work.
Critical Estate Documents
Sound estate management includes creating financial and healthcare documents. Here's an inside look.
Death is No Excuse
The federal government requires deceased individuals to file a final income tax return.
Eight Mistakes That Can Upend Your Retirement
There are common mistakes you can avoid when saving for retirement.
How Insurance Deductibles Work
Knowing how insurance deductibles work can help you save money and give you peace of mind.
Gun Ownership and Your Homeowners Policy
Gun owners need to make sure that their homeowners policy covers the full value of their firearm(s) as personal liability.
The ABC’s of Auto Insurance
What kind of auto insurance should you have? Do you know?
Top New Digital Tools for Small Businesses
Apps that help small business owners better manage and grow their business.
Directors and Officers Liability Insurance
Not only can D&O insurance provide financial protection, but it can help improve an organization’s decision-making.
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My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
What Is My Risk Tolerance?
This questionnaire will help determine your tolerance for investment risk.
Can I Refinance My Mortgage?
This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
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Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
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Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart
Do you have causes that you want to support with donations? Here are three tips.
Forecast
The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We’d love to help you prepare.
A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
Ready for Retirement?
Are you ready for retirement? Here are five words you should consider.
Choosing a Mortgage
Selecting a mortgage isn't an easy process. Get a better understanding of how professionals make the right decisions.
Coaches
Coaches have helped you your whole life, in ways big and small. We’d like to be one of them.