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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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The Business Cycle
Understanding the economy's cycles can help put current business conditions in better perspective.
Countdown to College
Preparing for college means setting goals, staying focused, and tackling a few key milestones along the way.
5 Original Ways to Show Your Love
One of the best ways to love the people you care about is through properly protecting yourself, and them.
Keep Your Credit Score on the Upswing
Your FICO score matters more than you may realize.
5 Tips for Self-Care in Tough Times
With the current landscape creating changes—and challenges—for everything from our day-to-day routines like the way we shop for necessities to employment risks and realities, the need for self-care has never been more important.
Certain Uncertainties in Retirement
The uncertainties we face in retirement can erode our sense of confidence.
A Look at Diversification
Diversification is an investment principle designed to manage risk, but it can't prevent against a loss.
How Income Taxes Work
A quick look at how federal income taxes work.
Tax Deductions You Won't Believe
Here are some examples of deductions from the IRS that were permitted and some that were, uh, too creative.
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Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
What Is My Current Net Worth?
Use this calculator to estimate your net worth by adding up your assets and subtracting your liabilities.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
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Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
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Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Do you know these three personal finance sayings?
Preparing For the Ultimate Vacation
Make your retirement as exciting as your next vacation.
What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.
Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
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?