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I provide accounting, tax, financial services and investment planning services to individuals and businesses.
Retirement planning, education planning, risk management and so much more. I offer my clients a multi-faceted approach to address their growing financial needs.
Investment and financial services are offered by RLS Financial Services, a registered investment advisory firm..
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Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
Does Your Portfolio Fit Your Retirement Lifestyle?
Lifestyle considerations in creating your retirement portfolio.
To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.
Diversification, Patience, and Consistency
Three important factors when it comes to your financial life.
What Do Your Taxes Pay For?
Here's a breakdown of how the federal government spends your tax money.
5 Benefits of Working in Retirement
Here are 5 reason why you may consider working through retirement.
The Pros and Cons of 529 College Savings Plans
If you are like most Americans, meeting the future financial obligation of sending your child to college requires years of...
7 Ways to Show Your Appreciation for Mom this May
For the unsung heroes who raised us, protected us, encouraged us and cleaned up after us, now is the chance to express our gratitude.
Infographic: Financial Fears
One of the most robust findings of behavioral finance is that we tend to fear high-profile, low-probability events while...
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Saving for College
This calculator can help you estimate how much you should be saving for college.
Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
This calculator estimates how much life insurance you would need to meet your family's needs if you were to die prematurely.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
What Is My Risk Tolerance?
This questionnaire will help determine your tolerance for investment risk.
What Is My Current Net Worth?
Use this calculator to estimate your net worth by adding up your assets and subtracting your liabilities.
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Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
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Safeguard Your Digital Estate
If you died, what would happen to your email archives, social profiles and online accounts?
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
4 Elements of an Estate Strategy
Learn about the importance of having an estate strategy in this helpful and informative video.
When Markets React
When markets shift, experienced investors stick to their strategy.
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.