Retirement Planning Group

Welcome to our website, where you’ll find a wealth of information in the form of newsletter articles, calculators, and research reports.

We hope your visit will help you understand the opportunities and potential rewards that are available when you take a proactive approach to your personal financial situation. We have created this website to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind insurance, investing, retirement, estate planning, and wealth preservation. Most important, we hope you see the value of working with skilled professionals to pursue your financial goals.

We’re here to help educate you about the basic concepts of retirement planning; to help you learn more about who we are; and to give you fast, easy access to market performance data. We hope you take advantage of this resource and visit us often.

Estate Taxes

Use this calculator to estimate the federal estate taxes that could be due on your estate after you die.

Retirement Portfolio Lifespan

How Long Will Your Funds Last?

Required Minimum Distributions

Estimate the annual required distribution from your traditional IRA or former employer's retirement plan after you turn age 70.

Long-Term Care Self Insurance

Will you be able to afford nursing home care?

More Calculators →

A New Way to Diversify

Exchange-traded funds are unique investments that resemble mutual funds in some ways and behave like stock in other ways.

HOT TOPIC: Does the Estate Tax Have a Future?

For the first time since 1915, the federal government has no law in place to tax large estates when they are transferred to heirs. But will Congress allow the estate tax repeal to stand?

Are Target-Date Funds Off Target?

Target-date funds are not for everyone, so it's important to gather all the facts.

HOT TOPIC: New Rules Likely Making Credit Cards More Expensive

New rules designed to limit credit-card issuers from quietly raising interest rates and fees will undoubtedly help consumers become more aware of the terms and conditions on their credit cards. But the real news is that the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 (CARD) may actually be making credit cards more expensive to use.

More Newsletters →