Retirement is a Whole New Ballgame
Put an Expert Team on the Field
Retirement should be about realizing lifelong goals - not worrying about your financial statistics. You need an experienced professional who can help you build investment strategies for lasting financial independence - giving you the freedom to lead an active retirement lifestyle.
Tim Sharer can position your assets for long-term retirement income. As a fee-based asset manager, he leads a team of financial all-stars dedicated to helping you maintain an independent lifestyle in retirement.
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Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
This calculator estimates how much life insurance you would need to meet your family's needs if you were to die prematurely.
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Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
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Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
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There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
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Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
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Here’s a crash course on saving for college.
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In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
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