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John E. McPherson, Jr., EA

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Today’s economic environment presents many challenges. But along with these challenges comes opportunities and potential rewards for those who can identify long-term trends.

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Helpful Content

Medicare Advantage 101

Medicare Advantage 101

Overview of Medicare Advantage, what’s in them, special rules, and more.

What's Your MPG?

What's Your MPG?

Calculate your vehicle's fuel efficiency and see what you're spending on gas annually.

Social Security: The Elephant in the Room

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.

 

What to Expect in Your First Year of Retirement

A visual comparison showing how daily life, income, and routines often shift during the first year of retirement.

Earnings for All Seasons

Earnings season can move markets. What is it and why is it important?

Year-End Moves to Optimize Retirement Transitions

Strategic year-end moves to help you prepare your finances and set goals for a successful transition to retirement.

Buying a Vacation Home? 5 Questions to Consider First

You may be considering purchasing a vacation property, this can be an exciting milestone, but there are a few things to consider first.

Social Security: Maximizing Benefits

There are other ways to maximize Social Security benefits, in addition to waiting to claim them.

Preserve, Grow, and Give: Year-End Wealth Planning

Help preserve, grow, and pass on your wealth and legacy to future generations through smart year-end planning strategies.

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What Is the Dividend Yield?

Calculate the dividend yield of a holding and see what that means for income over time.

How Compound Interest Works

Explore how compound interest can grow your money over time with this interactive tool.

Comparing Mortgage Terms

Compare different mortgage term lengths side by side to find the option that fits your budget.

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.

Lifetime of Earnings

Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.

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The Business Cycle

How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?

What Smart Investors Know

Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.

The Long Run: Women and Retirement

For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.

The Real Cost of a Vacation Home

What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?

Forecast

This short video helps explain why markets can be as unpredictable as the weather.

Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?

There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.

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