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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Helpful Content
Understanding Money Market Funds
Check out this brief article which explores the role Money Market Funds may play in your portfolio.
What If Your Kids Decide Against College?
Rising college costs prompt students to seek alternatives; 529 account funds can be used for other education options.
Exploring the Federal Student Grant Program
In this article, explore the benefits of the Federal Student Grant Program.
The Cost of Medical Care
Learn about the risks of not having health insurance in this informative article.
Keeping Summer Safe: Pool and Spa Safety Tips
Each year hundreds of children die or are injured in pool accidents. By taking seven steps, you can keep your pool safe.
Raising Healthy Children
Healthy habits are one of the greatest gifts to give your child.
Managing an Inheritance
A windfall from a loved one can be both rewarding and complicated.
Emotional vs. Strategic Decisions
Information vs. instinct. Are your choices based on evidence of emotion?
Understanding Equity Compensation
Net Unrealized Appreciation and how it affects tax responsibilities.
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College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
Social Security Tax Estimator
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.
The Power of Interest - How Long Will it take My Money to Do
Use the Rule of 72 to estimate how long it takes your money to double at a given rate.
Federal Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Estimate your potential federal capital gains tax liability on the sale of an asset.
Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator
Calculate your debt-to-income ratio to understand how lenders may view your financial health.
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Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
Should You Ever Retire?
A growing number of Americans are pushing back the age at which they plan to retire. Or deciding not to retire at all.
What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.