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Steven Simons

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Your Financial Future

Today’s economic environment presents many challenges. But along with these challenges comes opportunities and potential rewards for those who can identify long-term trends.

Whether you’re facing retirement—or looking to better understand certain investment ideas—we can help you address your most pressing money questions.

Our first priority is your overall financial success. We want to learn more about your personal situation, identify your dreams and goals, and understand your tolerance for risk. Long-term relationships that encourage open and honest communication have been the cornerstone of my foundation of success.

Our site is filled with educational videos, articles, presentations, and calculators designed to help you learn more about the world of personal finance. As you search my website, send me a note regarding any questions you may have about any particular investment concepts or products. We'll get back to you quickly with a thoughtful answer.

Helpful Content

What's Your MPG?

What's Your MPG?

Calculate your vehicle's fuel efficiency and see what you're spending on gas annually.

My Retirement Savings

My Retirement Savings

See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.

Planning Your Legacy & Your Family’s Financial Future

Planning Your Legacy & Your Family’s Financial Future

Leave a legacy and plan for your family's financial future. Arrange your affairs and find ways to pass on your wealth.

 

Find That Lost Retirement Account

With over 24 million “forgotten” 401(k) accounts, you may be surprised to learn of your unclaimed “found” money.

Year-End Planning & Wealth-Building Strategies

Explore the year-end financial moves that can help you protect assets, reduce taxes, and grow wealth in the new year.

401(k) vs. IRA: What You Should Know

Which is better: 401(k) or IRA? Maybe it shouldn't be an either/or scenario. Let's explore this retirement savings debate.

The Great Debate Continues: Active vs. Passive

In investments, one great debate asks the question, “Active or Passive Investing: Which Is Better?”

Insurance Needs Assessment: Married With Children

When you’re married and have children, insurance needs will be different.

Tax Strategies for Retirement Account Withdrawals

Retirement accounts come with plenty of benefits, such as tax deductions, and a generally high return on investment.

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Simple 401k

See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.

Student Loan Payoff Calculator: Extra Payments Can Save You

See how extra payments toward your student loans could shorten your payoff timeline.

Rent vs Buy Calculator

Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.

Long-Term-Care Needs

Estimate potential long-term care costs and what coverage may help address them.

What's Your MPG?

Calculate your vehicle's fuel efficiency and see what you're spending on gas annually.

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Dreaming Up an Active Retirement

When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?

Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries

Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.

Bull and Bear Go To Market

Learn about the difference between bulls and bears—markets, that is!

Stay Safe with a Business Owner's Policy

Learn the advantages of Business Owner's Policies with this highly educational and fun animated video.

The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing

It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.

It May Be Time for a Financial Checkup

It’s never a bad time to speak with your financial professional about changes in your situation.

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