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.
Our first priority is your overall financial success. We want to learn more about your personal situation, identify your dreams and goals, and understand your tolerance for risk. Long-term relationships that encourage open and honest communication have been the cornerstone of my foundation of success.
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
When Does Your Personal Car Become a Commercial Vehicle?
At what point can you call a personal vehicle commercial?
What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.
Protecting Your Home Against Flood Loss
Protect yourself against the damage that your homeowners policy doesn’t cover.
Retirement Is a Beginning
Key questions to answer when you are considering retirement.
Glossary of Scam Terms
A helpful glossary of current scams.
Retirement Traps to Avoid
Beware of these traps that could upend your retirement.
Understanding Homeowners Insurance
Purchasing homeowners insurance is critical for protecting your home.
Raising Healthy Children
Healthy habits are one of the greatest gifts to give your child.
Strategies for Managing Student Loan Debt
Five strategies for managing your student debt.
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Social Security Tax Estimator
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.
What Rate Would I Need to Earn on My Savings?
Work backwards from your savings goal to find the rate of return you'd need to get there.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Compare how the same contribution grows differently in taxable versus tax-deferred accounts.
Rent vs Buy Calculator
Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.
Wedding Budget Calculator
Estimate total wedding costs and see how different choices affect your overall budget.
Emergency Fund Calculator
Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.
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Top 5 Things to Tell Your Financial Pro
Here are the top 5 things your team may want to hear.
The Wild West of Data Theft
Learn about cyber liability insurance in this entertaining video.
RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
How Cash Apps Work
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?