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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

Life Insurance

How much life insurance would you need to produce a sufficient income stream for your family?

Impact of Inflation

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

Home Affordability

Estimate of the maximum amount of financing you can expect to get when you begin house hunting.

LTCI Cost of Waiting

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

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Newsletters

Individual Bonds vs. Bond Funds: What’s the Difference?

Individual bonds and bond funds can both provide an income stream, but there are important differences. This article provides an overview of these two types of investments.

Do You Have These Key Estate Planning Documents?

This article provides an overview of four estate planning documents that almost everyone should have: a durable power of attorney, a medical directive, a will, and a letter of instruction.

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.

HDHP/HSA Pairing May Help Control Medical Costs

High-deductible health plans offer potential savings by encouraging cost-effective choices in medical spending, as well as eligibility for a health savings account with tax advantages.

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