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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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Thanks for visiting,

Brad & Mary Lucas
Calculators

Estate Taxes

Use this calculator to estimate the federal estate taxes that could be due on your estate after you die.

Mortgage Acceleration

This calculator can help you determine how soon you can pay off your mortgage.

Life Expectancy

Knowing your likely life expectancy is an important factor in making long-term financial plans.

Cash Flow Analysis

This Cash Flow Analysis form will help you weigh your income vs. your expenses.

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Newsletters

Bond Yields Are Up, but What Are the Risks?

After years of low yields, bonds are offering higher yields that may be appealing to investors regardless of their risk tolerance. This article provides an overview of bond risks.

A New Year, A New Opportunity to Save with a 529 Plan

This article explains how a 529 plan can help a family save for college, including recent changes that have made these plans more flexible.

Keep an Eye Out for IRS-Related Scams

Although IRS scams are especially prevalent during tax season, they also take place throughout the year. This article identifies some common tax scams and offers tips to help avoid becoming a victim.

A Mortgage Recast Is an Alternative to Refinancing

This article explains how a mortgage recast works to enable a homeowner to reduce a monthly mortgage payment without having to refinance and why it may be an appealing solution in certain situations.

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