plan your promise
Welcome. Our promise to you is this:
We will provide you with tools and resources to help you understand opportunities and potential rewards available when you take a proactive approach to your personal financial situation. We aim to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind insurance, investing, retirement, estate planning, and wealth preservation. Most important, we hope you see the value of working with skilled professionals to pursue your financial goals. Because the way we look at it, working towards your financial goals helps you fulfill future promises to yourself and others. We want to help you plan your promise.
Newsletters
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Unpacking the Real Limitations on Unlimited PTO
The prospect of unlimited paid time off may be appealing, but there are also some potential pitfalls to consider.
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Online Shopping in the Tariff Era
Even small online purchases that are shipped from outside the United States must now pass through customs — and are likely to incur duties.
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HOT TOPIC: The Shutdown is Over: What Now?
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history ended on November 12, 2025. This article looks at the bill that ended the shutdown, issues that are unresolved, and estimates of the economic impact.
Calculators
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Retirement Plan Early Distribution
Estimate how much would remain after paying income taxes and penalties if you took an early distribution from a retirement plan.
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LTCI Cost of Waiting
Estimate the potential cost of waiting to purchase a long-term care insurance policy.
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Life Insurance
How much life insurance would you need to produce a sufficient income stream for your family?
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Home Affordability
Estimate of the maximum amount of financing you can expect to get when you begin house hunting.