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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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Spotting Credit Trouble
The wise use of credit is a critical skill. These 10 questions will help you assess your skill level.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
Compare Roth and traditional 401(k) options to see which may work better for your situation.
Understanding Extended Care
Understanding the types of extended care services—and what those services could cost—may be critical.
The Value of Insuring Against Life’s Risks
Building wealth requires protection from the forces of wealth destruction.
Best-Performing Asset Classes
Bonds may outperform stocks one year only to have stocks rebound the next.
Making Sense of HSAs and FSAs
How HSAs and FSAs might help your household.
Tax & Estate Strategies for Married LGBTQ+ Couples
Learn how to maximize your tax and estate strategy as a married member of the LGBTQ+ community.
Mastering Mobile Lingo
Do you understand these common mobile slang terms?
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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.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
Credit Card Payoff
Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.
How Compound Interest Works
Explore how compound interest can grow your money over time with this interactive tool.
Social Security Tax Estimator
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.
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Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
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.
Emerging Market Opportunities
What are your options for investing in emerging markets?
Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot
Here are 3 quick tips to keep in mind when buying or leasing your next vehicle.
Leaving Your Lasting Legacy
Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.
16 Wall Street Cliches in 60 Seconds
Pundits say a lot of things about the markets. Let's see if you can keep up.