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.
Helpful Content
Your Changing Definition of Risk in Retirement
A change in your mindset during retirement may drive changes to your portfolio.
Systematic Withdrawals in Retirement
Taking regular, periodic withdrawals during retirement can be quite problematic.
Buying a Home
A look at what you need to think about when buying a home.
Trends in Charitable Giving
Some people may want a more advanced gifting strategy that can maximize their gift and generate potential tax benefits.
Rebalancing Your Portfolio
Over time, different investments' performances can shift a portfolio’s intent and risk profile. Rebalancing may be critical.
How Insurance Deductibles Work
Knowing how insurance deductibles work can help you save money.
How Financial Professionals Are Compensated
Read this overview to learn how financial advisors are compensated.
A Primer on Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts
Irrevocable life insurance trusts can be important tools that may accomplish a number of estate objectives.
Personal Finance Calendar
Use this handy calendar to remember the year’s most important financial dates.
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College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.
How Can I Save a Million Dollars?
See what it takes in monthly contributions and time to reach a million-dollar savings goal.
Historical Inflation
See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.
How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
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A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.
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.
Bull and Bear Go To Market
Learn about the difference between bulls and bears—markets, that is!
When Do You Need a Will?
When do you need a will? The answer is easy: Right Now.
Saving for College 101
Here's a crash course on saving for college.
Exit Strategies of the Rich and Famous
Estate conservation is too important to put off. Do you have a smart exit strategy?