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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
Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
When Special Care Is Needed: The Special Needs Trust
A special needs trust helps care for a special needs child when you’re gone.
The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
The Basics of Medicare
Learn all about Medicare basics in this informative and insightful article.
Putting a Price Tag On Your Health
Being healthy not only makes you feel good, it may also help you financially.
Women and Financial Strategies
Most women don’t shy away from the day-to-day financial decisions, but some may be leaving their future to chance.
Inflation and the Real Rate of Return
Learn about the role of inflation when considering your portfolio’s rate of return with this helpful article.
Social Security Benefits: How Much Will I Receive
Calculating your potential Social Security benefit is a three-step process.
Making a Charitable Gift
Did you know that there are benefits and limitations when you decide to donate stock? Learn more about your options.
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The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
Calculate the dividend yield of a holding and see what that means for income over time.
IRA Income
Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.
Annuity Comparison
Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.
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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Top 5 Things to Tell Your Financial Pro
Here are the top 5 things your team may want to hear.
Where Is the Market Headed?
We all know the stock market can be unpredictable. We all want to know, "What's next for the financial markets?"
The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
Forecast
This short video helps explain why markets can be as unpredictable as the weather.
The Rule of 72
Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure it out.
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.