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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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The impact that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can have on retirees with a consulting or small business venture.
4 Steps to Protecting a Child with Disabilities
Planning for a child with special needs can be complicated, confusing, and even overwhelming.
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Retirement Strategy After a Job Loss
Job loss can shake both finances and confidence, reassessing your retirement strategy is key to moving forward with clarity.
Retirement Realities
Many pre-retirees can become focused on the “ideal” retirement, but turning that dream into a reality can be tricky.
Medicare Advantage 101
Overview of Medicare Advantage, what’s in them, special rules, and more.
Types of Stock Market Analysis
Most stock market analysis falls into three broad groups: Fundamental, technical, and sentimental. Here’s a look at each.
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Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.
How Compound Interest Works
Explore how compound interest can grow your money over time with this interactive tool.
How Long Will My Savings Last If I Become Disabled?
See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.
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Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities
What is your plan for health care during retirement?
It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times
All about how missing the best market days (or the worst!) might affect your portfolio.
Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.
Estate Management 101
A will may be only one of the documents you need—and one factor to consider—when it comes to managing your estate.
Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.