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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The Value of Insuring Against Life’s Risks
Building wealth requires protection from the forces of wealth destruction.
Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities
What is your plan for health care during retirement?
How to Appeal Your Property Taxes
For homeowners who think their property taxes are too high, there are ways to appeal.
Medicare Advantage Plans (Medicare Part C)
Medicare Part C allows you to choose a Medicare Advantage plan. This article will help you decide if it's right for you.
Protecting Your Home Against Flood Loss
Protect yourself against the damage that your homeowners policy doesn’t cover.
How to Appeal Your Property Taxes
For homeowners who think their property taxes are too high, there are ways to appeal.
Orchestrating Your Retirement Accounts
Getting the instruments of your retirement to work in concert may go far in realizing the retirement you imagine.
Diversification, Patience, and Consistency
Three important factors when it comes to your financial life.
Inventorying Your Possessions
Creating an inventory of your possessions can save you time, money and aggravation in the event you someday suffer losses.
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Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator
Calculate your debt-to-income ratio to understand how lenders may view your financial health.
Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
How Can I Save a Million Dollars?
See what it takes in monthly contributions and time to reach a million-dollar savings goal.
Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payments
See how switching to bi-weekly mortgage payments could reduce interest and shorten your loan.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
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What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
Behavioral Finance
An amusing and whimsical look at behavioral finance best practices for investors.
Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job
This video explores what to do with retirement accounts when you move on from your job.
Dog Bites and Homeowners Insurance
Reviewing coverage options is just one thing responsible pet parents can do to help look out for their dogs.
To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.
Leaving Your Lasting Legacy
Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.
