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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 Life Dimensions, we believe that until we understand you, nothing we do will make any cents.
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Social Security Tax Estimator
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.
A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
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.
Putting a Price Tag On Your Health
Being healthy not only makes you feel good, it may also help you financially.
And the Executor Is
The right executor may help ensure the distribution of your assets is done with as little upheaval as possible.
IRA Withdrawals that Escape the 10% Tax Penalty
The list of IRA withdrawals that may be taken without incurring a 10% early penalty has grown.
Don’t Be Your Own Worst Enemy
Emotional biases can adversely impact financial decision making. Here’s a few to be mindful of.
Best-Performing Asset Classes
Bonds may outperform stocks one year only to have stocks rebound the next.
3 Estate Challenges for Blended Families
This article will help your clients with blended families think and prepare their estate strategy.
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Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Compare different mortgage term lengths side by side to find the option that fits your budget.
Estimate Your RMD
Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
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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.
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are thousands of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
How to Bake a Pie-R-A
Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
How Cash Apps Work
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.
18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?