My Unique Process
Five integrated stages. To fully realize your vision, you need a few simple things: Inspiration. Clarity. Direction. Action.
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I'm here to help you dream, plan, focus and achieve in ways you might never have imagined. My role is to put you in the spotlight - and to help you live as only you can.
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A wide range and variety of tools and resources that enable your story to be rich and fulfilling.
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The Story of YourLifeStage
Welcome to YourLifeStage, a dynamic, empowering process designed around you and your story. YourLifeStage reflects my passion for creating unique relationships with each and every client. This carefully scripted process makes you the star as you move through the various stages of your life. The result is a pure and ever-changing expression of you - your goals, needs, dreams and desires - as you confidently live your life story.
I've always found great satisfaction in helping people live the lives they want to live. My desire is that YourLifeStage will not only contribute to your financial success, but also positively impact all facets of your life.
I look forward to creating a one-of-a-kind experience with you.
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Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is the Right Time
Tax preparation may be the perfect time to give the household budget a check-up.
Making Sense Of A Home Warranty
Understanding the value of a home warranty.
The Cost of Procrastination
Don't let procrastination keep you from pursuing your financial dreams and goals.
The Most Overlooked Item of Any Home Improvement
The item most homeowners forget on their home improvement project checklist is insurance.
White Elephant Inheritance
This article deals with how one might deal with a burdensome inheritance.
Put It in a Letter
A letter of instruction provides additional and more personal information regarding your estate.
Eight Mistakes That Can Upend Your Retirement
There are common mistakes you can avoid when saving for retirement.
Prevent a Rift: Money Tips for Newlyweds
Couples may be able to head off many of the problems in a marriage that money can cause.
The Economic Journey of Your Morning Coffee
Few contemplate the complex journey that brought their coffee from farm to kitchen table.
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Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Compare how the same contribution grows differently in taxable versus tax-deferred accounts.
Credit Card Payoff
Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.
Student Loan Refinance Calculator
Compare your current student loan terms to a potential refinance to see if it makes sense.
What's Your MPG?
Calculate your vehicle's fuel efficiency and see what you're spending on gas annually.
Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator
Calculate your debt-to-income ratio to understand how lenders may view your financial health.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
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The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities
What is your plan for health care during retirement?
Emerging Market Opportunities
What are your options for investing in emerging markets?
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?"
The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
Finding the Balance
The sandwich generation faces unique challenges. For many, meeting needs is a matter of finding a balance.