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Whether the business climate is foggy or bright, today’s successful business owners and professional practices need appropriate insurance coverage, quality retirement and benefit plans, and even personal retirement and estate planning.
Richard E. Zacharoff & Associates can help you set your course – by addressing your financial needs and those of your employees. We have advised hundreds of business owners and professionals on strategies to meet their goals, maintain their capital, and strengthen their financial security since 1974.
Nearly 100% of our clients represent referrals and repeat business, reflecting the quality of the relationships we build with successful, self-made individuals and family-owned businesses.
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Retirement Strategy After a Job Loss
Job loss can shake both finances and confidence, reassessing your retirement strategy is key to moving forward with clarity.
Please Leave Home Without It
Concerns over identity theft continue to grow, especially with data breaches at major companies and financial institutions.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
A Path to Serenity and Smart Money Choices
An article about meditation, mindfulness, and financial well-being.
Universal Life Insurance
Universal life insurance is permanent insurance with a flexible premium. Here's how it works.
A Meal for All Generations
When it comes to generational differences, knowing the facts can be difficult.
The A, B, C, & D of Medicare
Learn about all the parts of Medicare with this informative and enjoyable article.
Does Your Credit Score Affect Your Insurance Rates?
Your credit score may influence how much you pay for auto and home insurance.
Insurance Needs Assessment: Married With Children
When you’re married and have children, insurance needs will be different.
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Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
Compare the true costs of buying versus leasing a vehicle to find the better fit for you.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
Wedding Budget Calculator
Estimate total wedding costs and see how different choices affect your overall budget.
The Power of Interest - How Long Will it take My Money to Do
Use the Rule of 72 to estimate how long it takes your money to double at a given rate.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
Calculate the dividend yield of a holding and see what that means for income over time.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Estimate potential long-term care costs and what coverage may help address them.
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Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.
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.
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
Top 5 Things to Tell Your Financial Pro
Here are the top 5 things your team may want to hear.
Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.