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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.

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Brad & Mary Lucas
Calculators

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.

Impact of Inflation

Estimate the future cost of an item based on today’s prices and the rate of inflation you expect.

Savings Goals

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

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Newsletters

Much Ado About RMDs

This article provides an overview of the changes the SECURE 2.0 Act made and a brief explanation of how to calculate required minimum distributions from tax-advantaged retirement accounts.

Diversifying with Market Caps

The S&P 500 Index ended 2022 down 19.4%. Midsize and smaller companies also lost ground but generally held their value better than large companies. This article explains why holding stocks in companies of different sizes can help diversify a portfolio.

Breaking Down Clean Vehicle Tax Credits for Business Owners

Business owners may be able to claim one of two new federal tax credits to help offset the cost to purchase certain clean vehicles.

Cheaper Hearing Aids Are Coming to a Store Near You

Thanks to a recent regulatory shift, it’s now possible to buy an effective hearing aid without a medical exam or a prescription, potentially for a lot less money.

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