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Steven Simons

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Your Financial Future

Today’s economic environment presents many challenges. But along with these challenges comes opportunities and potential rewards for those who can identify long-term trends.

Whether you’re facing retirement—or looking to better understand certain investment ideas—we can help you address your most pressing money questions.

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Helpful Content

Systematic Withdrawals in Retirement

Systematic Withdrawals in Retirement

Taking regular, periodic withdrawals during retirement can be quite problematic.

Insuring Your Second Home

Insuring Your Second Home

There are unique risks of owning a second home and obtaining the proper coverage may protect you from financial risk.

Forecast

Forecast

This short video helps explain why markets can be as unpredictable as the weather.

 

Personalize Your Wealth Strategy with Diverse Investments

Wondering if there's one right way to invest? Learn why a personalized approach can help you pursue your financial goals.

Estimating the Cost of College

This worksheet can help you estimate the costs of a four-year college program.

Year-End Charitable Gifting and You

This article may help you maximize the benefits of your donation for your chosen charity.

Fallen Tree Damage—Who Pays?

Your liability for damages that occur when a tree on your property falls on your neighbor’s property is not clear cut.

When Should You Take Social Security

Monthly Social Security payments differ substantially depending on when you start receiving benefits.

Retirement Strategy After a Job Loss

Job loss can shake both finances and confidence, reassessing your retirement strategy is key to moving forward with clarity.

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My Retirement Savings

See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.

How Compound Interest Works

Explore how compound interest can grow your money over time with this interactive tool.

Lifetime of Earnings

Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.

How Long Will My Savings Last If I Become Disabled?

See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.

Rent vs Buy Calculator

Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.

Comparing Mortgage Terms

Compare different mortgage term lengths side by side to find the option that fits your budget.

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To Buy or Not to Buy

The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.

What Smart Investors Know

Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.

Tuning Your Social Security Benefit

When should you take your Social Security benefit?

Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities

What is your plan for health care during retirement?

Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job

This video explores what to do with retirement accounts when you move on from your job.

Safeguard Your Digital Estate

If you died, what would happen to your email archives, social profiles and online accounts?

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