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Welcome to Finance For Thought, a financial organization in New York, NY. We understand that individuals face unique challenges as they prepare for retirement. We can help take the mystery out of preparing for today and tomorrow. Whether your goal is preparing for retirement, college savings, or estate strategy, our personalized service focuses on your needs, wants, and financial goals and objectives.
Our professionals have years of experience in financial services. We can help you address your needs of today and for many years to come. We look forward to working with you through all stages of your life.
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Helpful Content
The ABCs of Zero Coupon Bonds
Understanding some basic concepts may help you assess whether zero-coupon bonds have a place in your portfolio.
Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is the Right Time
Tax preparation may be the perfect time to give the household budget a check-up.
The Lowdown on Those Free Credit Scores
What’s the deal with your yearly free credit report?
Crowdfunding—Capital for the 21st Century
Crowdfunding continues to gain momentum as more people search the Internet for financing and fundraising alternatives.
A Brief Guide To Condo Insurance
Important items to consider when purchasing condo insurance.
You May Need to Make Estimated Tax Payments If…
Have income that isn’t subject to tax withholding? Or insufficient withholdings? You may have to pay estimated taxes.
Social Security: Two Benefit Strategies Eliminated
Here are several important changes to Social Security that may impact how and when you can begin taking income benefits.
Protecting Your Home Against Flood Loss
Protect yourself against the damage that your homeowners policy doesn’t cover.
The Pre-Retirement Checklist
This checklist can give you a quick snapshot of how prepared you are.
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Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
Doubling Your Money
This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
Saving for College
This calculator can help you estimate how much you should be saving for college.
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Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
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Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.
Choosing a Mortgage
Selecting a mortgage isn't an easy process. Get a better understanding of how professionals make the right decisions.
18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. Are you prepared to fill that many days?
Emerging Market Opportunities
What are your options for investing in emerging markets?
When Special Care Is Needed: The Special Needs Trust
A special needs trust helps care for a special needs child when you’re gone.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.