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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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The Utility of Sector Investing
Successful sector investing is dependent upon an accurate analysis about when to rotate in and out.
What to Look for in Personal Finance Apps
An increasing number have been developed to help individuals with their personal finances.
Problems with Probate
Probate can be a completely public process, or it can be managed to include as little information as possible.
To choose a plan, it’s important to ask yourself four key questions.
Social Security: The Elephant in the Room
Some people wonder if Social Security will remain financially sound enough to pay the benefits they are owed.
The Threat of Identity Theft
An article informing readers about the threats of Identity Theft.
When Should You Take Social Security
Monthly Social Security payments differ substantially depending on when you start receiving benefits.
Retirement Questions That Have Nothing to Do With Money
Things to consider before retirement.
Keeping Good Records is Good Business
Maintaining good records for your business not only helps to meet your tax and legal obligations, but it can save you money.
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Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
Wedding Budget Calculator
Estimate total wedding costs and see how different choices affect your overall budget.
What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
Student Loan Refinance Calculator
Compare your current student loan terms to a potential refinance to see if it makes sense.
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Retirement and Quality of Life
Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.
The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
Timing Your Retirement
This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.
The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?