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With something as personal as your finances, it’s important to work with an advisor you trust and with whom you want to work for the long-term. After all, building a financial plan is not a one-time event; it is an ongoing process that requires adjustments as your life or goals change. At Kirkby, Phelan & Associates, we want to fill this role in your life. We welcome the opportunity to guide you along your financial path. Contact us to take the first step.
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Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
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Emergency Fund Calculator
Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.
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See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
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Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
Social Security Tax Estimator
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.
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Do you have causes that you want to support with donations?
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A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
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Social Security: By the Numbers
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