Evan T. Heller, Certified Financial Services

Why are they made again and again? This piece helps make sense of these errors in judgement.

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Take the time to think about these three things when shopping for your next vehicle.

Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot Here are 3 quick tips to keep in mind when buying or leasing your next vehicle.

It isn't whether you should have auto insurance - it's what kind you should have.

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The end of the year is a great time to ensure your financial strategy is in order, so you can enter the new year with confidence.

5 financial items to complete before year end Year-end is a great time to ensure your financial strategy is in order, so you can enter the new year with confidence.

Demand for annuities is surging as consumers look for ways to reduce risk, enjoy tax-deferred growth and lock in guaranteed retirement income.

Why annuities are in demand Demand for annuities is surging as consumers look for ways to lock in guaranteed retirement income.

Thinking about a prepaid debit card? Consider the pros and cons.

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Making objective choices can be tough when investing, but many savvy investors know how to keep their decisions emotion-free.

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What steps might help you sustain and grow your retirement savings? This piece explores them.

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Choices, choices, choices. Make sure you know the benefits and limitations before committing your money.

Mutual Funds vs. ETFs Exchange-traded funds have some things in common with mutual funds, but there are differences, too.

The Consumer Price Index has shown low inflation since '09. Are your prices rising faster?

Historical Inflation This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.

Stocks edged higher in August as investors monitored economic reports for the Fed's next move with short-term interest rates

Monthly Market Insights | August 2024 Monthly Market Insights | August 2024 U.S. Markets Stocks edged higher during a volatile month of trading as investors monitored economic reports about the Fed’s next move with short-term interest rates. The Dow Jones Industrial Average led in July, picking up 4.41 percent. The Standard & Poor’s...

As an investor, you’ll encounter times when volatility picks up and markets cycle lower. But if you’re approaching retirement, you may need to consider how a down-market could impact your next chapter.

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Do you have a will? Is it updated?

When Do You Need a Will? When do you need a will? The answer is easy: Right Now.

This video asks the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.

Retirement and Quality of Life Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.

Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value?

The Rule of 72 Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure it out.

Where will your retirement income come from? Do you know all the choices available?

Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k) This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).

Updated your estate strategy for a second marriage? You may not be caring for dependents from your previous one.

Yours, Mine, and Ours: Estate Strategies for Second Marriages Second marriages are a trigger event to revisit any existing estate strategies.

Disability insurance can be more affordable than you think. Plus you can customize your DI policy to address things like student loans and your future earnings.

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Whether you’re just starting your career or in your peak earning years there is never a bad time to save. Learn how to optimize and protect your savings.

Now is prime time to save Whether you’re just starting your career or in your peak earning years there is never a bad time to save.

Knowing how to build confidence is key to achieving the success and happiness you want in life. Five behavioral changes you can make today to become more confident.

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Three tips for giving smart from the heart.

Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart Do you have causes that you want to support with donations?

Remember the last time you saw a football team score without a quarterback? Neither do we. It’s the same with your balance sheet. I can help lead your team of CPAs, lawyers, brokers and bankers down the field. That’s my job.

Why you need a financial QB asap A financial quarterback is someone who understands your finances and your life

Some firms create a “sources and uses of funds” statement to evaluate operations. What does yours say?

What Is My Current Cash Flow? Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.

10 tips that can head-off marriage money problems.

Prevent a Rift: Money Tips for Newlyweds Couples may be able to head off many of the problems in a marriage that money can cause.

The stock market rallied in Q2 around AI and hopes that the Fed will manage interest rates with inflation trending lower.

Quarterly Market Insights | Q2 2024 Quarterly Market Insights | Q2 2024 U.S. Markets Following a rocky start, stocks finished the second quarter higher as investors remained optimistic the Fed will manage interest rates with inflation trending lower. For the quarter, the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 3.92 percent, and the Nasdaq ...

Social Security has been a fact of retirement since 1935; how much do you really know about it?

Social Security: By the Numbers Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.

What's better—a 30-year or 15-year fixed-rate home mortgage? The answer may surprise you.

Comparing Mortgage Terms Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.

The list of IRA withdrawals that may be taken without incurring a 10% early penalty has grown.

IRA Withdrawals that Escape the 10% Tax Penalty The list of IRA withdrawals that may be taken without incurring a 10% early penalty has grown.

Do you have to pay taxes on life insurance proceeds? What about disability insurance benefits? You can find the answers here.

9 tax questions about insurance What happens when you utilize life insurance or disability insurance? Are you taxed? This article answers those questions.

Social host laws may make you responsible for underage drinking in your home, even if you are away.

Teen Drinking and Your Liability Drinking may be a “rite of passage” for teens, but when it occurs in your home you may be held responsible for their actions.