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Understanding You First
How did you get to where you are? Where would you like to go? What keeps you up at night? What makes you happy? How do you describe success? How do you make choices? What are your biggest challenges?
To best serve you, we must first understand you. We strive to understand you holistically, as a human being. Finances represent just one aspect of your greater self and that greater self is not a number. At Financial Dimension, we believe that until we understand you, nothing we do will make any cents.
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18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. Are you prepared to fill that many days?
Exit Strategies of the Rich and Famous
Estate conservation is too important to put off. Do you have a smart exit strategy?
A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
That big list of dreams and goals isn't the only way to look at your bucket list.
What Do Your Taxes Pay For?
Here's a breakdown of how the federal government spends your tax money.
The Anatomy of an Index
The S&P 500 represents a large portion of the value of the U.S. equity market, it may be worth understanding.
Four Really Good Reasons to Invest
There are four very good reasons to start investing. Do you know what they are?
Pay Yourself First
It sounds simple, but paying yourself first can really pay off.
Protecting Your Business from the Loss of a Key Person
Business owners may be able to protect themselves from the financial consequences of losing a key employee.
The ABCs of Zero Coupon Bonds
Understanding some basic concepts may help you assess whether zero-coupon bonds have a place in your portfolio.
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Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
What Is My Current Net Worth?
Use this calculator to estimate your net worth by adding up your assets and subtracting your liabilities.
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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.
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
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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.
The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.
Your DNA Test
If your family relies on your income, it’s critical to know what their needs would be in the event of your death.
Where Is the Market Headed?
We all know the stock market can be unpredictable. We all want to know, “What’s next for the financial markets?”
What Our Kids Can Teach us About Saving Money
Would you guess that Millennials are effectively saving for retirement? Well, they are.