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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.
Helpful Content
Directors and Officers Liability Insurance
Not only can D&O insurance provide financial protection, but it can help improve an organization’s decision-making.
Monthly Memberships
A look as how autopay subscriptions can be a drain on your finances, especially when forgotten.
Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payments
See how switching to bi-weekly mortgage payments could reduce interest and shorten your loan.
The Cost of Procrastination
Don't let procrastination keep you from pursuing your financial dreams and goals.
Required Reading: The Economic Report of the President
The Economic Report of the President can help identify the forces driving — or dragging — the economy.
Problems with Probate
Probate can be a completely public process, or it can be managed to include as little information as possible.
Medicare Advantage 101
Overview of Medicare Advantage, what’s in them, special rules, and more.
An Overview of Renter’s Insurance
Don’t overlook the need for renter’s insurance if you rent your home.
Consider Keeping Your Life Insurance When You Retire
Reasons to retain your coverage into your retirement years.
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Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
Calculate the dividend yield of a holding and see what that means for income over time.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.
Social Security Tax Estimator
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.
What's Your MPG?
Calculate your vehicle's fuel efficiency and see what you're spending on gas annually.
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Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.
Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now
Have you found yourself suddenly single? Here are 3 steps to take right now.
Preparation is the Key to Retirement
The simplest ideas can sometimes make a massive difference over time. Enjoy this brief video to learn more.