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At Financial Architects we understand the challenges families and individuals face with their finances. We look forward to helping you by developing a customized plan to grow and protect your wealth.
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How Will You Be Remembered?
Estate planning is one of the best ways to leave a lasting legacy to your loved ones.
Tax Rules When Selling Your Home
The tax rules governing profits you realize from the sale of your home have changed in recent years.
Preparing For the Ultimate Vacation
Make your retirement as exciting as your next vacation.
Protecting Your Home Against Flood Loss
Protect yourself against the damage that your homeowners policy doesn’t cover.
Infographic: While You’re Still Covered
Your healthcare coverage will change in retirement. Here are things you might do before your coverage switches.
Can Group, Private Disability Policies Work Together?
Loss of income from disability has the potential to cause financial hardship. Disability insurance can help.
What Do Fine Wine and Financial Planning Have in Common?
Do you love wine? Next question: Are you financially confident? This one is a little harder to answer, right?
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.
Global vs. International: What’s The Difference?
International funds invest in non-U.S. markets, while global funds may invest in U.S. stocks alongside non-U.S. stocks.
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Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
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Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
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The Rule of 72
Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure it out.
Forecast
The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We’d love to help you prepare.
RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
Should I Invest in Gold?
Learning more about gold and its history may help you decide whether it has a place in your portfolio.
An Arm and a Leg
A visit to the hospital can be painful, for both your body and your wallet. Don’t let it be more painful than it has to be.
Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.