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Welcome to TMD Financial Strategies. We invite you to explore the newsletter articles, calculators, and research reports available here. We hope your visit increases your understanding of the opportunities and potential rewards that are available when you take a proactive approach with respect to your personal financial situation.We have created this Web site to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind insurance, investing, retirement, estate planning,
and wealth preservation.
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Newsletters

Is Your Business Ready for a Structure Change

Periodically, business owners may want to reconsider whether their current business structure is meeting the needs of their companies. For business owners seeking to expand their operations and reduce their exposure to risk, a popular entity has been the limited liability company. This article describes some additional benefits associated with LLCs.

Never Retire? Don't Count on It

In a recent survey, just 40% of wealthy individuals indicated they are totally confident they will have enough money for retirement. The other 60% said they will shun traditional retirement and work as long as possible. However, it could be dangerous to believe that a retirement income shortfall can be overcome by working past the traditional retirement age.

Why Realistic Expectations May Be Great

Although positive thinking can be powerful, there's a fine line between optimism and unrealistic expectations. There are possible pitfalls when overestimating how a portfolio will perform.

HOT TOPIC: European News Causes Market Mood Swings

In recent weeks, the yields on Italian bonds spiked to more than 7%, suggesting the sovereign debt crisis was spreading to a much larger economy and eluding the European Union’s efforts to contain it. The U.S. stock and bond markets have responded to the headlines coming out of Europe. This article explores the role of political risk in U.S. financial market volatility.

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Learning Center
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    Ideas to help simplify everyday finances.

  • Glossary

    Glossary

    Financial terms from A to Z.

  • Tax Library

    Tax Library

    Manage your taxes and prepare for the upcoming tax season.

Calculators

Savings Goals

How much do you need to save each year to meet your long-term financial goals?

Lifetime Earnings

This calculator is designed to help you attach a dollar figure to your life’s work.

Credit Card Debt

How Long Will It Take to Pay my Balance?

Tax-Deferred Savings

Compare the potential future value of tax-deferred investments to that of taxable investments.

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