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Our website is filled with educational videos, articles, presentations, and calculators designed to help you learn more about the world of personal finance. As you search our website, send us a note regarding any questions you may have about any particular investment concepts or strategies. We’ll get back to you quickly with a thoughtful answer. Investment and financial planning services are offered by Dan Bedard through his affiliation with LPL Financial.
Helpful Content
The Business Cycle
Understanding the economy's cycles can help put current business conditions in better perspective.
Understanding Equity Compensation
Net Unrealized Appreciation and how it affects tax responsibilities.
Managing the Risk of Outliving Your Money
Steps to help you sustain and grow your retirement savings.
When Heirs are Imperfect
The money problems or bad lifestyle habits of adult children could lead to the squandering of any inheritance they receive.
The Big Pause
This handy interactive explains which essential government services are affected by a shutdown.
Mutual Funds vs. ETFs
Exchange-traded funds have some things in common with mutual funds, but there are differences, too.
A Primer on Dividends
A company's profits can be reinvested or paid out to the company’s shareholders as “dividends."
Medicare Advantage Plans (Medicare Part C)
Medicare Part C allows you to choose a Medicare Advantage plan. This article will help you decide if it's right for you.
Roth IRA for Kids
Learn about the benefits and requirements of opening a Roth IRA for kids.
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Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
How Long Will My Savings Last If I Become Disabled?
See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.
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Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
Forecast
This short video helps explain why markets can be as unpredictable as the weather.
Behavioral Finance
An amusing and whimsical look at behavioral finance best practices for investors.
Leaving Your Lasting Legacy
Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.
Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
Where Is the Market Headed?
We all know the stock market can be unpredictable. We all want to know, "What's next for the financial markets?"