"Building Trust through Education"
RLB Financial created this Web site to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind insurance, investing, retirement, estate planning, and wealth preservation. Most importantly, we hope you see the value of working with skilled professionals to pursue your financial goal. RLB Financial is a full-service financial consulting firm dedicated to helping our clients build wealth and protect their hard-earned assets. Our firm is completely independent, so our loyalty belongs exclusively to our clients -- not to a parent company. Our firm works exclusively on fee-based compensation. This approach takes commissions out of the equation and helps ensure that you receive objective advice that fits your particular needs and situation, not some hidden agenda. It also means that we are here for you, ready to offer ongoing financial expertise whenever you need it, whether or not you are ready to invest.
Make sure that you check out our calendar page for upcoming free educational events.
"Building Trust through Education"
Glad to introduce Gene Wechsler CPA!
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
Helpful Content
Mortgages in Retirement
Explore the benefits and drawbacks to paying off your mortgage prior to retirement with this article.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
The Big Pause
This handy interactive explains which essential government services are affected by a shutdown.
The Five Basics of Financial Literacy
How literate are you when it comes to your finances? Brush up with these five basics.
Understanding Extended Care
Understanding the types of extended care services—and what those services could cost—may be critical.
Capital Gains Tax When Selling Your Home
If your clients are buying or selling a home, use this to help them determine if they qualify for capital gains taxes.
Choices for Your 401(k) at a Former Employer
Individuals have four basic choices with the 401(k) account they accrued at a previous employer.
A Living Trust Primer
Living trusts are popular, but their appropriateness will depend upon your individual needs and objectives.
View all articles 
How Much Home Can I Afford?
Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.
Credit Card Payoff
Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.
Social Security Tax Estimator
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Estimate potential long-term care costs and what coverage may help address them.
What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
View all calculators
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.
What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
Leaving Your Lasting Legacy
Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.
Top 5 Things to Tell Your Financial Pro
Here are the top 5 things your team may want to hear.
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.