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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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Caring for Aging Parents
As our nation ages, many Americans are turning their attention to caring for aging parents.
18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?
How Long Will My Savings Last If I Become Disabled?
See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.
A Checklist for When a Spouse or Parent Passes
An overview of some fundamental steps when a loved one passes.
Monthly Memberships
A look as how autopay subscriptions can be a drain on your finances, especially when forgotten.
Protection Against Uninsured Drivers
You’re hit by an uninsured driver. Now what? Are you protected against financial losses?
A Home Insurance Claim: To File Or Not To File
Learn when it may not make sense to file a claim on your home insurance.
Tax & Estate Strategies for Married LGBTQ+ Couples
Learn how to maximize your tax and estate strategy as a married member of the LGBTQ+ community.
Traditional vs. Roth IRA
One or the other? Perhaps both traditional and Roth IRAs can play a part in your retirement plans.
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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.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
Estimate Your RMD
Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.
Social Security Tax Estimator
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.
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Acres of Diamonds
In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.
Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart
Do you have causes that you want to support with donations?
What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
It May Be Time for a Financial Checkup
It’s never a bad time to speak with your financial professional about changes in your situation.
Behavioral Finance
An amusing and whimsical look at behavioral finance best practices for investors.
Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.