Retirement & Wealth Planning, Inc., is a professional retirement planning, business planning, individual financial services and estate planning firm.
For our business clients, we specialize in offering qualified and non-qualified retirement plans, buy-sell planning and business succession planning.
We work with clients to help them offer better retirements to their employees and to help accumulate wealth for the owners.
We develop client relationships. In addition to offering retirement and business planning to our clients, we offer a variety of insurance and investment products, and other supplemental services associated with our core retirement planning practice.
We work with your other selected advisors to present coordinated strategies and programs which may help you better achieve your stated objectives.
Our intent is to provide a clear explanation of our services, charges, responsibilities and expectations. We support open disclosure of philosophy, compensation, education, experience, and other qualifications. We want to help you be better informed as you work through this important area. Suggestions, input, and pertinent comments are graciously received.
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Term vs. Permanent Life Insurance
When considering life insurance, it's important to understand your options.
What Our Kids Can Teach us About Saving Money
Would you guess that Millennials are effectively saving for retirement? Well, they are.
Tax Rules When Selling Your Home
The tax rules governing profits you realize from the sale of your home have changed in recent years.
And the Executor Is
The right executor may help ensure the distribution of your assets is done with as little upheaval as possible.
A Primer on Dividends
A company's profits can be reinvested or paid out to the company’s shareholders as “dividends."
A Cheat Sheet for Sending Your Kid to College
Dropping off your son or daughter is loaded with emotions; here are a few tips for a smoother experience.
Tax Deductions You Won't Believe
Here are some examples of deductions from the IRS that were permitted and some that were, uh, too creative.
The Investment Risk No One’s Ever Heard Of
You face a risk for which the market does not compensate you, that can not be easily reduced through diversification.
Stop Wasting Money
One way to find money is to examine your current spending habits and eliminate money wasters.
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Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
What Is My Current Net Worth?
Use this calculator to estimate your net worth by adding up your assets and subtracting your liabilities.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
What Is My Life Expectancy?
Estimate how many years you may need retirement assets or how long to provide income to a surviving spouse or children.
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
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Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
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The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
The Good Ship IPO
The seas of the market are constantly shifting. Whether the good ship IPO can set sail may depend heavily on the tides.
Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
Surprises
Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?