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Welcome to our Web site, where you’ll find a wealth of information in the form of newsletter articles, calculators, and research reports.

We hope your visit will help you understand the opportunities and potential rewards that are available when you take a proactive approach to your personal financial situation. We have created this Web site 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.

We’re here to help educate you about the basic concepts of financial management; to help you learn more about who we are; and to give you fast, easy access to market performance data. We hope you take advantage of this resource and visit us often. Be sure to add our site to your list of "favorites" in your Internet browser. We frequently update our information, and we wouldn’t want you to miss any developments in the area of personal finance.

Thanks for visiting,

Brad & Mary Lucas

Tax-Deferred Savings

Compare the potential future value of tax-deferred investments to that of taxable investments.

LTCI Cost of Waiting

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

Loan Payoff

How much will it cost to pay off a loan over its lifetime?

Savings Goals

How much do you need to save each year to meet your long-term financial goals?

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Home Appliance Economics

The prices of new home appliances have declined over the last decade, but repair costs have gone through the roof. Here’s what to consider when facing appliance-buying decisions.

Beneficiary Designations: Who Gets the Money?

It’s a good idea to regularly review beneficiary designations to be sure they are complete and reflect current wishes.

Voluntourism: A Vacation That Makes a Difference

A volunteer vacation offers an opportunity to give back, meet new people who share common interests, and become immersed in a different culture.

Foreign Stocks Outperformed in 2025

Although U.S. stocks have provided a higher return over the past 20 years, foreign stocks outperformed in seven of those years, including 2025.

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