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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 Life Dimensions, we believe that until we understand you, nothing we do will make any cents.
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Impact of Taxes and Inflation
Estimate the potential impact taxes and inflation can have on the purchasing power of an investment.
Bi-Weekly Payments
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Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
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This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
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With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
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Doing your research is key before buying a vacation home.
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This video discusses issues related to your retirement accounts when you move on from your job.
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