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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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Changing Unhealthy Behaviors
Five phases to changing unhealthy behaviors.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
This calculator helps determine your pre-tax and after-tax dividend yield on a particular stock.
To Catch a Thief
Having your identity stolen may result in financial loss plus the cost of trying to restore your good name.
How Will Working Affect Social Security Benefits?
Knowing the rules may help you decide when to start benefits.
Alternative Investments - Going Mainstream
Alternative investments are going mainstream for accredited investors. It’s critical to sort through the complexity.
Crowdfunding—Capital for the 21st Century
Crowdfunding continues to gain momentum as more people search the Internet for financing and fundraising alternatives.
Insurance Needs Assessment: Married With Children
When you’re married and have children, insurance needs will be different.
Changing Unhealthy Behaviors
Five phases to changing unhealthy behaviors.
Directors and Officers Liability Insurance
Not only can D&O insurance provide financial protection, but it can help improve an organization’s decision-making.
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Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you have the potential to earn during your working years.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
With a few simple inputs you can estimate how much of a mortgage you may be able to obtain.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
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Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
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When Markets React
When markets shift, experienced investors stick to their strategy.
The Wild West of Data Theft
Learn about cyber liability insurance in this entertaining video.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.
Exit Strategies of the Rich and Famous
Estate conservation is too important to put off. Do you have a smart exit strategy?
Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot
There are a few things to consider when buying or leasing your next vehicle.