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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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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.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
Traditional vs. Roth IRA
One or the other? Perhaps both traditional and Roth IRAs can play a part in your retirement plans.
Can I Create a Roth if I’m Over the Income Limit?
Use this article to start conversations about the “backdoor” Roth IRA strategy.
What Is a 1035 Exchange?
1035 exchanges provide a way to trade-in an annuity contract or life insurance policy without triggering a tax liability.
A Cheat Sheet for Sending Your Kid to College
Dropping off your child is loaded with emotions; here are a few tips for a smoother experience.
Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill
How long does a $20 bill last?
Understanding the Alternate Valuation Date
Executors can value the estate on the date of death, or on its six-month anniversary —the “Alternate Valuation Date."
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Emergency Fund Calculator
Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.
How Compound Interest Works
Explore how compound interest can grow your money over time with this interactive tool.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Estimate potential long-term care costs and what coverage may help address them.
What Rate Would I Need to Earn on My Savings?
Work backwards from your savings goal to find the rate of return you'd need to get there.
What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.
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The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.
How to Bake a Pie-R-A
Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?
The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
Keeping Up with the Joneses
Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?
Working With A Financial Professional
A financial professional is an invaluable resource to help you untangle the complexities of whatever life throws at you.
Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.