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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
Life Insurance Myths: Debunked
Whether you have life insurance through your work or are retired it pays to know the truth about life insurance coverage.
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.
Value vs. Growth Investing
Among stock-market investors there’s long been a debate between those who favor value and those who favor growth.
Helpful Retirement Strategies for Women
Learn how to address the challenges that women face when planning for retirement.
Buying a Home
A look at what you need to think about when buying a home.
Disability and Your Finances
In the event of an unforeseen accident or illness, disability insurance may be a good way to protect your income and savings.
Are You Ready for Your Portfolio to Make a Difference?
Learn about the rise of Impact Investing and how it may benefit you.
A Brief Guide To Condo Insurance
Important items to consider when purchasing condo insurance.
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Comparing Mortgage Terms
Compare different mortgage term lengths side by side to find the option that fits your budget.
How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
How Long Will My Savings Last If I Become Disabled?
See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
Compare Roth and traditional 401(k) options to see which may work better for your situation.
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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?"
Investments
You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.
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.
Retirement Plan Detectives
Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.
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.
Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?