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.
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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
What Is a 1035 Exchange?
1035 exchanges provide a way to trade-in an annuity contract or life insurance policy without triggering a tax liability.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
Calculate the dividend yield of a holding and see what that means for income over time.
IRA Income
Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.
Countering Counterfeit Currency
Combating counterfeiting remains core to preserving the integrity of the nation’s money.
Healthcare Costs That Catch Retirees Off Guard
An article on three healthcare costs that often catch retirees off guard.
How Will the Economy React to AI?
What do concerns or uncertainty about AI mean for your future and your financial strategy?
The Cost of Medical Care
Learn about the risks of not having health insurance in this informative article.
The Lowdown on Those Free Credit Scores
What’s the deal with your yearly free credit report?
How Boomers and Millennials Differ
The YOLO Economy is a focus on experiences over material possessions, prompting Boomers to consider a similar mindset.
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How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
Compare Roth and traditional 401(k) options to see which may work better for your situation.
Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator
Calculate your debt-to-income ratio to understand how lenders may view your financial health.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
Calculate the dividend yield of a holding and see what that means for income over time.
Student Loan Payoff Calculator: Extra Payments Can Save You
See how extra payments toward your student loans could shorten your payoff timeline.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Compare different mortgage term lengths side by side to find the option that fits your budget.
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From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.
Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job
This video explores what to do with retirement accounts when you move on from your job.
Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
Making Your Tax Bracket Work
Have you explored all your options when it comes to managing your taxable income?
Safeguard Your Digital Estate
If you died, what would happen to your email archives, social profiles and online accounts?
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?