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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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The Anatomy of an Index
The S&P 500 represents a large portion of the value of the U.S. equity market, it may be worth understanding.
Exploring the Federal Student Grant Program
In this article, explore the benefits of the Federal Student Grant Program.
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
The Big Pause
This handy interactive explains which essential government services are affected by a shutdown.
How Financial Professionals Are Compensated
Read this overview to learn how financial advisors are compensated.
How to Read Your Credit Report
Solve a mystery while learning how important your credit report is with this story-driven interactive.
AI Tools Changing Retiree Entrepreneurship
The impact that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can have on retirees with a consulting or small business venture.
Why Everyone Needs an Estate Strategy
Do you have an estate strategy? You should.
How to Make the Tax Code Work for You
When you take the time to learn more about how it works, you may be able to put the tax code to work for you.
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What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
The Power of Interest - How Long Will it take My Money to Do
Use the Rule of 72 to estimate how long it takes your money to double at a given rate.
Social Security Tax Estimator
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.
Monthly Budget
Track your monthly income and expenses to get a clearer view of your cash flow.
Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator
Calculate your debt-to-income ratio to understand how lenders may view your financial health.
Historical Inflation
See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.
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Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.
When Special Care Is Needed: The Special Needs Trust
A special needs trust helps care for a special needs child when you’re gone.
Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job
This video explores what to do with retirement accounts when you move on from your job.
Behavioral Finance
An amusing and whimsical look at behavioral finance best practices for investors.
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.