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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Helpful Retirement Strategies for Women
Learn how to address the challenges that women face when planning for retirement.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Estimate potential long-term care costs and what coverage may help address them.
How Cash Apps Work
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.
Do Your Kids Know The Value of a Silver Spoon?
You taught them how to read and how to ride a bike, but have you taught your children how to manage money?
The Sequence of Returns
A look at how variable rates of return impact investors over time.
Don’t Be Your Own Worst Enemy
Emotional biases can adversely impact financial decision making. Here’s a few to be mindful of.
How to Read Your Credit Report
Solve a mystery while learning how important your credit report is with this story-driven interactive.
All Muni Bonds Are Not Created Equal
Gaining a better understanding of municipal bonds makes more sense than ever.
Mastering Mobile Lingo
Do you understand these common mobile slang terms?
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Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator
Calculate your debt-to-income ratio to understand how lenders may view your financial health.
Federal Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Estimate your potential federal capital gains tax liability on the sale of an asset.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Compare different mortgage term lengths side by side to find the option that fits your budget.
Social Security Tax Estimator
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.
Credit Card Payoff
Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Compare how the same contribution grows differently in taxable versus tax-deferred accounts.
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Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
Keeping Up with the Joneses
Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are thousands of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
The Rule of 72
Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure it out.