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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Estate Strategies of the Rich and Famous
The examples of famous celebrities underline the need for a clear estate strategy.
Errors and Omissions Insurance
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Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs)
Explaining Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs) and their benefit to estate strategy.
Filing Final Tax Returns for the Deceased
The federal government requires deceased individuals to file a final income tax return.
Silver Sneakers 101
Medicare’s popular program, offering free gym membership and health education.
Four Reasons Millennials Need an Estate Strategy
Estate strategies for millennials may sound like less of a concern than retirement, but young adults should prepare now.
Conquering Retirement Challenges for Women
Looking ahead can help you conquer these unique obstacles.
Data Thieves from Outer Space
Learn about the dangers of internet fraud with this highly educational and fun “pulp” comic.
You Would Rather Be...
Are you a thrill seeker, or content to relax in the backyard? Use this flowchart to find out more about your risk tolerance.
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Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator
Calculate your debt-to-income ratio to understand how lenders may view your financial health.
Debt vs. Investment
Weigh the potential outcomes of paying off debt versus directing those dollars elsewhere.
Annuity Comparison
Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.
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.
How Can I Save a Million Dollars?
See what it takes in monthly contributions and time to reach a million-dollar savings goal.
Federal Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Estimate your potential federal capital gains tax liability on the sale of an asset.
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Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job
This video explores what to do with retirement accounts when you move on from your job.
Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart
Do you have causes that you want to support with donations?
An Arm and a Leg
A visit to the hospital can be painful, for both your body and your wallet. Don't let it be more painful than it has to be.
Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?