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Andy Reynolds
Brian Burton
Cameron Hamilton
Frank Yozwiak
John Boardman
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Early Mortgage Payoff
Although we spend a large majority of our time planning our clients’ investment portfolios, we believe advising on the entire...
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Prioritizing Debt Payoff
Key Takeaways: Living within your means is a prerequisite to being able to pay down debt Tackling small debts first can establish...
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When is Debt OK and When is it Not?
Although it’s not always obvious, most debts can be defined as either positive or negative for your overall financial situation Not...
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Planning for “Fixed” Income During Retirement
Fixed income during retirement can help provide stability to a retirement income structure, with less dependence on the stock...
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Planning for RMDs
The vast majority of people save the bulk of their retirement funds in qualified retirement accounts (401ks, 403bs, etc.) and...
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Evaluating Pension Options
Each year we are seeing fewer workers covered by a company pension plan.  Overwhelmingly companies are trending away from...
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Determining a Healthy Withdrawal Rate
One of the more arduous tasks facing retirees and soon-to-be retirees is trying to determine how much money can be withdrawn from...
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Benefits of Multiple Income Streams at Retirement
In our second Atheneum article for this quarter’s Retirement Income subject, we discuss the benefit of having multiple income...
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The Importance of Tax Diversification
When most people think of diversification, they primarily focus on a proper mix of portfolio assets.  As we have noted in...
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Evaluating Old Life Insurance Policies
Not all financial decisions are made with a clean slate.  Nearly everyone we meet has made choices both good and bad. ...
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Property and Casualty Insurance
We all face the threat of a potentially catastrophic event every day, whether at home or at work, and we need financial protection...
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Insurance for Small Businesses
As an independent, locally owned firm, we have had the opportunity to learn about insurance needs first hand.  While daunting...
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