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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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How Big is Money?
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Data Breach: Your Security To-Do List
This article provides a checklist of steps to take if you experience a data breach.
How Women Can Prepare For Retirement
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A Primer on Dividends
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Counteracting Capital Gains with Tax-Loss Harvesting
You may have heard the phrase "tax-loss harvesting." A financial professional may be able to provide some guidance.
Why Medicare Should Be Part of Your Retirement Strategy
How Medicare can address health care needs in your retirement strategy.
Put It in a Letter
A letter of instruction provides additional and more personal information regarding your estate.
The Cost of Medical Care
Learn about the risks of not having health insurance in this informative article.
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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.
What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
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.
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From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
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!
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.