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We educate our clients about financial concepts and products, and take the mystery out of investing, insurance, estate conservation, and preserving wealth. Investment and financial planning services are offered by John Monaco through his affiliation with HD Vest.
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Best Performing Asset Classes
Bonds may outperform stocks one year only to have stocks rebound the next.
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
Social Security: The \$64,000 Question
One of the most common questions people ask about Social Security is when they should start taking benefits.
Weighing the Benefits of Prepaid Debit Cards
It's important to understand the pros and cons when considering a prepaid debit card.
Top New Digital Tools for Small Businesses
Apps that help small business owners better manage and grow their business.
Certain Uncertainties in Retirement
The uncertainties we face in retirement can erode our sense of confidence.
Buying Auto Insurance For Teen Drivers
Tips on insuring your teen driver.
Trends in Charitable Giving
Some people may want a more advanced gifting strategy that can maximize their gift and generate potential tax benefits.
Tips for Finding Care for Your Special-Needs Child
The care of special-needs children continues into their adult years, and may survive the passing of their parents.
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What's My Potential Estate Tax?
This calculator helps estimate your federal estate tax liability.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
This calculator estimates how much life insurance you would need to meet your family's needs if you were to die prematurely.
Interested in a Fuel Efficient Car?
Estimate how many months it may take to recover the out-of-pocket costs when buying a more efficient vehicle.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
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Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
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Events on Wall Street
Can successful investors predict changes in the markets? Some can but others miss the market’s signals.
A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.
The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
When Do You Need a Will?
When do you need a will? The answer is easy: Right Now.
February 2018 Top Five
2018 could be shaping up to be an interesting year.