Welcome to our Web site, where you'll find a wealth of information in the form of newsletter articles, calculators, and research reports.
We hope your visit will help you understand the opportunities and potential rewards that are available when you take a proactive approach to your employee benefits situation. We have created this Web site to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind employee benefits, insurance, investing and retirement. Most important, we hope you see the value of working with skilled professionals to pursue employee benefits worthy of an "employer of choice".
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Newsletters
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HDHP/HSA Pairing May Help Control Medical Costs
High-deductible health plans offer potential savings by encouraging cost-effective choices in medical spending, as well as eligibility for a health savings account with tax advantages.
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Leave a Lasting Gift with an Ethical Will
An ethical will, also called a legacy letter, can tell a personal story and communicate beliefs and life lessons to family, friends, or community.
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How Taxes Impact Your Retirement-Income Strategy
Retirees face unique challenges when managing their income, particularly when it comes to taxes. This article provides an overview of tax-related issues, from taxing Social Security to the new RMD rules and determining when to tap taxable and tax-advantaged accounts.
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Fixed Annuities: Retirement Income for Now or Later
Purchasing a fixed annuity shifts the risk for future investment returns to the insurance company and could help create a pension-like income stream for retirement.
Calculators
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Life Expectancy
Knowing your likely life expectancy is an important factor in making long-term financial plans.
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Loan Payoff
How much will it cost to pay off a loan over its lifetime?
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Estate Taxes
Use this calculator to estimate the federal estate taxes that could be due on your estate after you die.
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Net Worth
A balance sheet summarizes your assets and liabilities and reveals your net worth.