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    E. Brian Allen, CRPS             Jeff Herbek                      

 

Welcome to our Web site, where you’ll find a wealth of information in the form of newsletter articles, calculators, and more.

We hope your visit will help you understand the opportunities and potential rewards that are available when you take a proactive approach to your personal financial situation. We have created this Web site to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind insurance, investing, retirement, estate planning, and wealth preservation. Most important, we hope you see the value of working with skilled professionals to pursue your financial goals.

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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.

Personal Inflation Rate

Is your personal inflation rate higher or lower than the CPI?

Long-Term Care Self Insurance

Will you be able to afford nursing home care?

College Funding

Use this calculator to estimate the cost of your child’s education, based on the variables you input.

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Getting the Right Mix

Asset allocation is the process of dividing investment dollars among asset classes that often behave differently in different market cycles.

What Does a Fed Chairman Do?

The Federal Reserve plays an important role in our economy, and the chairman is its most visible player. His behavior is a good source of clues about what the future may hold.

When Tea Leaves Won't Do

Economic indicators can be a good source of clues about trends, but it takes experience and skill to interpret their meaning.

Are Target-Date Funds Off Target?

Target-date funds are not for everyone, so it's important to gather all the facts.

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