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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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Errors and Omissions Insurance
E&O insurance is specifically designed to protect you, or your company, from the risk of a client’s dissatisfaction.
Traditional vs. Roth IRA
One or the other? Perhaps both traditional and Roth IRAs can play a part in your retirement plans.
Six Most Overlooked Tax Deductions
Six overlooked tax deductions to help manage your tax bill.
Understanding the Basics of Medigap Policies
Important as it is, Medicare does not cover the full range of health-care expenses you may experience in your golden years.
Volunteering in Retirement
For many, retirement includes contributing their time and talents to an organization in need.
Tax Rules When Selling Your Home
The tax rules governing profits you realize from the sale of your home have changed in recent years.
Understanding Long-Term Care
Understanding the types of long-term-care services—and what those services could cost—may be critical.
How to Make the Tax Code Work for You
When you take the time to learn more about how it works, you may be able to put the tax code to work for you.
How Will Working Affect Social Security Benefits?
Knowing the rules may help you decide when to start benefits.
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Contributing to an IRA?
Determine if you are eligible to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA.
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
With a few simple inputs you can estimate how much of a mortgage you may be able to obtain.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
What Is My Risk Tolerance?
This questionnaire will help determine your tolerance for investment risk.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
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An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
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.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
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The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall Street, the stock market has a long and storied history.
To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.
What Smart Investors Know
Smart investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
How to Retire Early
Retiring early sounds like a dream come true, but it’s important to take a look at the cold, hard facts.