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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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4 Elements of an Estate Strategy
Learn about the importance of having an estate strategy in this helpful and informative video.
Surprises
Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.
Catch-Up Contributions
Workers 50+ may make contributions to their qualified retirement plans above the limits imposed on younger workers.
Test Your Estate Strategy Knowledge
Estate management can help ensure that your assets are transferred according to your wishes while managing tax issues.
Problems with Probate
Probate can be a completely public process, or it can be managed to include as little information as possible.
Pay Yourself First
It sounds simple, but paying yourself first can really pay off.
Traditional vs. Roth IRA
One or the other? Perhaps both traditional and Roth IRAs can play a part in your retirement plans.
What’s Your Investment IQ?
You make decisions for your portfolio, but how much do you really know about the products you buy? Try this quiz
The Big Pause
This handy interactive explains which essential government services are affected by a shutdown.
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Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Compare different mortgage term lengths side by side to find the option that fits your budget.
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Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now
Have you found yourself suddenly single? Here are 3 steps to take right now.
Making Your Tax Bracket Work
Have you explored all your options when it comes to managing your taxable income?
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
Your DNA Test
A Detailed Needs Analysis (DNA) can be a simple way to care for loved ones, no matter what the future may hold.
Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.