Doug Atkins of Eagle Financial Designs
Let a sound financial plan improve the quality of your life.
The future of accumulating wealth, preserving it for retirement and having a family heritage to pass on, has taken a different look in the past generation. The uncertainty of social security, changing tax codes, frequent job changes and stock market volatility have all contributed to this outlook. Today it is vital to find a trusted source of financial advice, create a plan and implement it.
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The History of Currency
Currency has been around for a long time. Here's a quick history lesson.
Weighing the Benefits of Prepaid Debit Cards
It's important to understand the pros and cons when considering a prepaid debit card.
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
Longer, healthier living can put greater stress on retirement assets; the bucket approach may be one answer.
Countdown to College
Preparing for college means setting goals, staying focused, and tackling a few key milestones along the way.
Your Shifting Risk Tolerance
Time and market performance may subtly and slowly imbalance your portfolio.
Preparing for the Expected
You can plan ahead to protect yourself and your family against the financial consequences of deteriorating health.
Data Breach: Your Security To-Do List
This article provides a checklist of steps to take if you experience a data breach.
Retirement Income and the Traditional Portfolio
Experiencing negative returns early in retirement can potentially undermine the sustainability of your assets.
Bull & Bear Markets: A Timeline
This helpful infographic will define bull and bear markets, as well as give a historical overview.
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What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
Disability Income
This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.
Can I Refinance My Mortgage?
This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.
Impact of Taxes and Inflation
Estimate the potential impact taxes and inflation can have on the purchasing power of an investment.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
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The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
Your DNA Test
A Detailed Needs Analysis (DNA) can be a simple way to care for loved ones, no matter what the future may hold.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
Choosing a Mortgage
Selecting a mortgage isn't an easy process. Get a better understanding of how professionals make the right decisions.