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Christopher M. Parks, CPA, CFP® is here to assist in pursuing your financial planning and investment needs.
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LTCI Cost of Waiting

Estimate the potential cost of waiting to purchase a long-term care insurance policy.

Life Insurance

How much life insurance would you need to produce a sufficient income stream for your family?

Lifetime Earnings

This calculator is designed to help you attach a dollar figure to your life’s work.

Credit Card Debt

How Long Will It Take to Pay my Balance?

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Newsletters

Earning Income from Mutual Funds

More than half of working Americans are concerned that they may not have enough money to live comfortably during retirement. Although mutual funds are often thought of as a tool to build savings, they can also be used to generate income. This article examines the potential income benefits of bond funds, equity or stock income funds, and hybrid funds.

HOT TOPIC: Could High Oil and Gas Prices Derail the Recovery?

Gas prices began the year higher than normal and increased sharply. The forecast is for prices to rise to record highs by summer. But it’s not just drivers who are feeling pain at the pump. This article will explain some possible reasons why gas prices have been rising and discuss the potential implications for consumers, businesses, and the broader U.S. economy.

There’s Still Time to Catch Up

Worker confidence in affording a comfortable retirement fell to a record low in 2011, but investors aged 50 and older may be able to make up for lost time by maximizing contributions to retirement plans and taking advantage of catch-up contribution limits. The accompanying chart shows the potential difference in accumulation by taking advantage of catch-up contributions.

Diving into Dividends

Dividends have traditionally been considered a source of income, but they also can be a powerful way to help build savings. A recent study found that dividends contributed 44% of S&P 500 total returns from 1930 through September 2010. This article explains how dividends work and the role that dividends could play in an investor's savings strategy.

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