Helping Clients Invest in Their Financial Dreams
With something as personal as your finances, it’s important to work with an advisor you trust and with whom you want to work for the long-term. After all, building a financial plan is not a one-time event; it is an ongoing process that requires adjustments as your life or goals change. At Kirkby, Phelan & Associates, we want to fill this role in your life. We welcome the opportunity to guide you along your financial path. Contact us to take the first step.
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Emerging Market Opportunities
What are your options for investing in emerging markets?
What to Expect in Your First Year of Retirement
A visual comparison showing how daily life, income, and routines often shift during the first year of retirement.
Helpful Retirement Strategies for Women
Learn how to address the challenges that women face when planning for retirement.
Traditional vs. Roth IRA
One or the other? Perhaps both traditional and Roth IRAs can play a part in your retirement plans.
The Cost of Medical Care
Learn about the risks of not having health insurance in this informative article.
AI Tools Changing Retiree Entrepreneurship
The impact that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can have on retirees with a consulting or small business venture.
Succeeding at Business Succession
There are a number of reasons for business owners to consider a business succession plan sooner rather than later.
The ABC’s of Auto Insurance
What kind of auto insurance should you have? Do you know?
Do You Owe The AMT?
If you want to avoid potential surprises at tax time, it may make sense to know where you stand when it comes to the AMT.
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Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
Wedding Budget Calculator
Estimate total wedding costs and see how different choices affect your overall budget.
Student Loan Payoff Calculator: Extra Payments Can Save You
See how extra payments toward your student loans could shorten your payoff timeline.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Estimate potential long-term care costs and what coverage may help address them.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.
Debt vs. Investment
Weigh the potential outcomes of paying off debt versus directing those dollars elsewhere.
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The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.
A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.
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.
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are thousands of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?