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Understanding Today’s Financial Environment
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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Comparing Mortgage Terms
Compare different mortgage term lengths side by side to find the option that fits your budget.
Rent vs Buy Calculator
Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.
Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payments
See how switching to bi-weekly mortgage payments could reduce interest and shorten your loan.
Year-End Charitable Gifting and You
This article may help you maximize the benefits of your donation for your chosen charity.
Don’t Be Your Own Worst Enemy
Emotional biases can adversely impact financial decision making. Here’s a few to be mindful of.
What’s Your Investment IQ?
You make decisions for your portfolio, but how much do you really know about the products you buy? Try this quiz
What If You Get Audited?
The chances of an IRS audit aren't that high. And being audited does not necessarily imply that the IRS suspects wrongdoing.
Is a Variable Annuity Right for Me?
Pundits go on and on about how “terrible” or “wonderful” annuities are, but they never talk about if annuities are right.
White Elephant Inheritance
This article deals with how one might deal with a burdensome inheritance.
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Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
What's Your MPG?
Calculate your vehicle's fuel efficiency and see what you're spending on gas annually.
The Power of Interest - How Long Will it take My Money to Do
Use the Rule of 72 to estimate how long it takes your money to double at a given rate.
Emergency Fund Calculator
Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.
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Investments
You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.
Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.
What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
Your DNA Test
A Detailed Needs Analysis (DNA) can be a simple way to care for loved ones, no matter what the future may hold.
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
Top 5 Things to Tell Your Financial Pro
Here are the top 5 things your team may want to hear.