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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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Helpful Content
How Much Home Can I Afford?
Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.
How Boomers and Millennials Differ
The YOLO Economy is a focus on experiences over material possessions, prompting Boomers to consider a similar mindset.
Working With A Financial Professional
A financial professional is an invaluable resource to help you untangle the complexities of whatever life throws at you.
Making a Charitable Contribution
There are benefits and limitations when you decide to donate stock.
Retirement Realities
Many pre-retirees can become focused on the “ideal” retirement, but turning that dream into a reality can be tricky.
A Primer on Dividends
A company's profits can be reinvested or paid out to the company’s shareholders as “dividends."
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
Longer, healthier living can put greater stress on retirement assets; the bucket approach may be one answer.
Critical Estate Documents
Sound estate management includes creating financial and healthcare documents. Here's an inside look.
The A, B, C, & D of Medicare
Learn about all the parts of Medicare with this informative and enjoyable article.
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How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payments
See how switching to bi-weekly mortgage payments could reduce interest and shorten your loan.
Historical Inflation
See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.
Social Security Tax Estimator
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
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.
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Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
Estate Management 101
A will may be only one of the documents you need—and one factor to consider—when it comes to managing your estate.
Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
When Markets React
When markets shift, experienced investors stick to their strategy.