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"I help people who worry about whether they'll be able to retire comfortably and want to know what to do to make that happen."

Welcome to my web site!  You'll find a wealth of information in the form of newsletter articles, financial markets and economic commentary, calculators, research reports, and other links to help further your understanding of issues that effect your financial security and for evaluating your current position and progress toward your financial goals.  You'll also find a detailed description of my philosophy, services, and insights into my investment approach.  I think you'll find it well worth your time to read.  Your comments are always welcomed.

Be sure to add this site to your list of "favorites" in your Internet browser.  I frequently update the information, and I wouldn't want you to miss any developments or insights into how you can secure your financial future.

An overview of my financial planning practice:

  • I specialize in Retirement Asset Management and Retirement Income Planning for Individuals over age 50. 
  • My focus is on the 10 years before and 10 years after retirement begins - the most critical time in a person's investment life. 
  • I use a Defensive InvestingTM approach in order to help clients grow and protect their retirement assets.  In other words, to make money and keep it! 
  • My mission is to help my clients achieve financial security and peace-of-mind, so that they can enjoy those things in life that matter most.
  • Helping clients make smart money decisions since 1978.

 Featured article:

  • Time Value of Fluctuations 
    How long your money lasts in retirement may depend not only on your asset allocation and withdrawal rate, but also on the sequence of investment returns.
  • Articles

    Articles

    Educate yourself on a variety of financial topics.

  • Calculators

    Calculators

    A host of financial tools to assist you.

  • Newsletters

    Newsletters

    Timely Newsletters to help you stay current.

  • E-Seminars

    E-Seminars

    Animated presentations to help you learn and decide.

  • Glossary

    Glossary

    Financial terms from A to Z.

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Mortgage Refinancing

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Mortgage Acceleration

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When It Comes to IRAs, Know Your Limits

In recent years, IRAs have become the single largest vehicle for retirement savings in the United States.

Gauging Investor Sentiment

Technical analysis, the evaluation of securities based on historical prices and other trading variables, is based in part on market psychology and thus looks at a host of sentiment indicators for clues about the near future.

Should You Found a Foundation?

If you want to control how and where your donations are used, create an entity that has the potential to last for generations, and unite family members behind a worthy cause — and don’t mind some fairly strict paperwork requirements — this type of organization might be worth considering.

Separate Your Business from Your Portfolio

Allocating too much of your investment capital to one company — even your own — is a risky proposition.

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July 03, 2009 @ 08:36 PM

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