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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Retirement Realities
Many pre-retirees can become focused on the “ideal” retirement, but turning that dream into a reality can be tricky.
Why Everyone Needs an Estate Strategy
Do you have an estate strategy? You should.
Should I Invest in Gold?
Learning more about gold and its history may help you decide whether it has a place in your portfolio.
Don’t Be Your Own Worst Enemy
Emotional biases can adversely impact financial decision making. Here’s a few to be mindful of.
Please Leave Home Without It
Concerns over identity theft continue to grow, especially with data breaches at major companies and financial institutions.
Understanding the SECURE Act 2.0
A timeline covering a few of the major provisions of the SECURE Act 2.0.
Retiring Wild: National Parks and You
Get ready to enjoy America’s national park system with this helpful article.
Helpful Retirement Strategies for Women
Learn how to address the challenges that women face when planning for retirement.
Impact Investing or Philanthropy
This fun piece can help your clients explore the benefits of impact investing versus founding a philanthropy.
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Wedding Budget Calculator
Estimate total wedding costs and see how different choices affect your overall budget.
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.
Credit Card Payoff
Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.
Rent vs Buy Calculator
Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.
Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator
Calculate your debt-to-income ratio to understand how lenders may view your financial health.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.
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Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
Keeping Up with the Joneses
Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.