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.
These services are offered by Judith Shonnard through her affiliation with Avantax.
Helpful Content
Acres of Diamonds
In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.
Forecast
This short video helps explain why markets can be as unpredictable as the weather.
Succeeding at Business Succession
There are a number of reasons for business owners to consider a business succession plan sooner rather than later.
Reviewing Your Life Insurance Needs
Learn how the review process works and how it may help you better understand your Life Insurance.
How Big is Money?
Learn a little about worldwide currency in this fun infographic
How to Appeal Your Property Taxes
For homeowners who think their property taxes are too high, there are ways to appeal.
And the Executor Is
The right executor may help ensure the distribution of your assets is done with as little upheaval as possible.
U.S. Personal Savings Rate
What can be learned from the savings rate?
Term vs. Permanent Life Insurance
When considering life insurance, it's important to understand your options.
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Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
How Long Will My Savings Last If I Become Disabled?
See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Compare how the same contribution grows differently in taxable versus tax-deferred accounts.
The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
What Rate Would I Need to Earn on My Savings?
Work backwards from your savings goal to find the rate of return you'd need to get there.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
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Bull and Bear Go To Market
Learn about the difference between bulls and bears—markets, that is!
Your DNA Test
A Detailed Needs Analysis (DNA) can be a simple way to care for loved ones, no matter what the future may hold.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
Investments
You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.
Finding the Balance
The sandwich generation faces unique challenges. For many, meeting needs is a matter of finding a balance.