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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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Why Everyone Needs an Estate Strategy
Do you have an estate strategy? You should.
A Home Insurance Claim: To File Or Not To File
Learn when it may not make sense to file a claim on your home insurance.
Understanding the Basics of Medigap Policies
Important as it is, Medicare does not cover the full range of health-care expenses you may experience in your golden years.
The Sequence of Returns
A look at how variable rates of return impact investors over time.
What Will You Do With Your Bonus or Windfall?
This article examines one's options when receiving a work bonus or other financial windfalls.
The Cost of Procrastination
Don't let procrastination keep you from pursuing your financial dreams and goals.
The Lowdown on Those Free Credit Scores
What’s the deal with your yearly free credit report?
Insurance Needs Assessment: When You're Young and Single
Even if you’re young and single, you should still consider protecting yourself.
How Big is Money?
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Estimate Your RMD
Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
Social Security Tax Estimator
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.
What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
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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.
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
Bull and Bear Go To Market
Learn about the difference between bulls and bears—markets, that is!
Top 5 Things to Tell Your Financial Pro
Here are the top 5 things your team may want to hear.