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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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Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.
Deciding When to Take Social Security
One of the most common questions people ask about Social Security is when they should start taking benefits.
Is Term Life Insurance for You?
Term insurance is the simplest form of life insurance. Here's how it works.
Investing for Impact
Learn how to build a socially conscious investment portfolio and invest in your beliefs.
Tax Rules When Selling Your Home
The tax rules governing profits you realize from the sale of your home have changed in recent years.
Intellectual Property Rocks in a New Digital Era
Intellectual property ownership and its implications for ordinary people and estates.
Critical Estate Documents
Sound estate management includes creating financial and healthcare documents. Here's an inside look.
Data Thieves from Outer Space
Learn about the dangers of internet fraud with this highly educational and fun “pulp” comic.
Estimating the Cost of College
This worksheet can help you estimate the costs of a four-year college program.
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How Much Home Can I Afford?
Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
Estimate Your RMD
Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
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Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?
Learn about what risk tolerance really means in this helpful and insightful video.
Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
What You Need to Know About Social Security
Every so often, you'll hear about Social Security benefits running out. But is there truth to the fears, or is it all hype?
Forecast
This short video helps explain why markets can be as unpredictable as the weather.
Leaving Your Lasting Legacy
Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.
It May Be Time for a Financial Checkup
It’s never a bad time to speak with your financial professional about changes in your situation.