Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
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Michael Pugh, CLU®, ChFC®, CLTC, CASL®, CEPA®
Financial Advisor
Financial Planning with Personalized Service
Financial Independence affords security, flexibility, and opportunity---the security that comes with taking care of your family financially; the flexibility to choose the work & service for which you are passionate; the opportunity to help your community. Independence is the end that wealth serves. Our mission is to help those people with whom we have a working relationship to define, plan for, and achieve their financial independence.
Since 1999, I have worked with individuals, private businesses, their owners, and their key people in the areas of retirement planning, distribution planning, business succession planning, capital allocation & investment management, risk management, and employee benefits.
Inflation and the Real Rate of Return
Learn about the role of inflation when considering your portfolio’s rate of return with this helpful article.
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Emergency Fund Calculator
Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.
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