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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
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.
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.
Breaking Down the Parts of Medicare
Medicare is broken down into four specific parts—but what do they mean? This article will help you understand each piece.
Trends in Charitable Giving
Some people may want a more advanced gifting strategy that can maximize their gift and generate potential tax benefits.
Estimating the Cost of College
This worksheet can help you estimate the costs of a four-year college program.
Find That Lost Retirement Account
With over 24 million “forgotten” 401(k) accounts, you may be surprised to learn of your unclaimed “found” money.
Problems with Probate
Probate can be a completely public process, or it can be managed to include as little information as possible.
Introducing the 530A Accounts
An article explaining 530A Accounts.
Does Your Child Need to File an Income Tax Return?
When your child has income, there’s a good chance that he or she will need to report it and pay taxes.
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Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
How Much Do I Need To Retire?
How much is enough to retire? It depends on your lifestyle, timeline, and more. Use this calculator to get a personalized est
What's Your MPG?
Calculate your vehicle's fuel efficiency and see what you're spending on gas annually.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
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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.
18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
Bull and Bear Go To Market
Learn about the difference between bulls and bears—markets, that is!
How Cash Apps Work
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.
Retirement Plan Detectives
Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.