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 Cambridge Investment.
Helpful Content
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.
Behavioral Finance
An amusing and whimsical look at behavioral finance best practices for investors.
When Does Your Personal Car Become a Commercial Vehicle?
At what point can you call a personal vehicle commercial?
Making Sense of HSAs and FSAs
How HSAs and FSAs might help your household.
A House Divided
By understanding a few key concepts during a divorce, you may be able to avoid common pitfalls.
Inflation & Your Money
It's important to understand how inflation is reported and how it can affect investments.
The Cost of Procrastination
Don't let procrastination keep you from pursuing your financial dreams and goals.
Social Security: Maximizing Benefits
There are other ways to maximize Social Security benefits, in addition to waiting to claim them.
Debt Stress
There’s a link between debt and stress.
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Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
Debt vs. Investment
Weigh the potential outcomes of paying off debt versus directing those dollars elsewhere.
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.
Social Security Tax Estimator
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.
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The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot
Here are 3 quick tips to keep in mind when buying or leasing your next vehicle.
Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
The Other Sure Thing
A new LIMRA study shows that 40% of Americans believe the death of a primary wage earner would cause financial challenges.