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Our newest working relationship with Gene Wechsler and Wechsler Accountancy is going to bring more exceptional value to our clients. Clients that engage RLB Financial to create a financial plan that gives them the best mathematical chance to achieve their deepest held values and ultimate goals will have the certification of tax efficiency from one of the most respected CPA’s. Ongoing client relationships will benefit from Gene’s unique knowledge of tax planning. For more information about Gene and his credentials, please visit our strategist page at: https://www.rlbfinancial.com/team
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Estate Management Checklist
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Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
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This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.
Comparing Investments
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Protecting Those Who Matter Most
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Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
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Emerging Market Opportunities
What are your options for investing in emerging markets?
When Special Care Is Needed: The Special Needs Trust
A special needs trust helps care for a special needs child when you’re gone.
Should You Ever Retire?
A growing number of Americans are pushing back the age at which they plan to retire. Or deciding not to retire at all.
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart
Do you have causes that you want to support with donations?