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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
Making Sense of HSAs and FSAs
How HSAs and FSAs might help your household.
Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
Will Power
Preparing for the eventual distribution of your assets may not sound enticing. But a will puts the power in your hands.
Will Power
Preparing for the eventual distribution of your assets may not sound enticing. But a will puts the power in your hands.
Financial Aid for Students 101
Help your college-bound child explore scholarships, grants, and more with this article on paying for higher education.
Trends in Charitable Giving
Some people may want a more advanced gifting strategy that can maximize their gift and generate potential tax benefits.
Managing an Inheritance
A windfall from a loved one can be both rewarding and complicated.
How Financial Professionals Are Compensated
Read this overview to learn how financial advisors are compensated.
Insurance Needs Assessment: When You're Young and Single
Even if you’re young and single, you should still consider protecting yourself.
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Monthly Budget
Track your monthly income and expenses to get a clearer view of your cash flow.
Historical Inflation
See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.
Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payments
See how switching to bi-weekly mortgage payments could reduce interest and shorten your loan.
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.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
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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.
Estate Management 101
A will may be only one of the documents you need—and one factor to consider—when it comes to managing your estate.
It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times
All about how missing the best market days (or the worst!) might affect your portfolio.
An Arm and a Leg
A visit to the hospital can be painful, for both your body and your wallet. Don't let it be more painful than it has to be.
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.
How to Retire Early
Retiring early sounds like a dream come true, but it’s important to take a look at the cold, hard facts.