Financial/ Retirement/ Estate Planning Strategies/ Annuities
Welcome to our Web site, where you'll find a wealth of information in the form of newsletter articles, calculators, and research reports.
We hope your visit will help you understand the opportunities and potential rewards that are available when you take a proactive approach to your personal financial situation. We have created this Web site to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind insurance, investing*, retirement, estate planning strategies, and wealth preservation. Most importantly, we hope you see the value of working with skilled professionals to pursue your financial goals.
We're here to help educate you about the basic concepts of financial management; to help you learn more about who we are; and to give you fast, easy access to market performance data. We hope you take advantage of this resource and visit us often. Be sure to add our site to your list of "favorites" in your Internet browser. We frequently update our information, and we wouldn't want you to miss any developments in the area of personal finance.
*Eric McDowell is a Registered Representative and Investment Adviser Representative of Equity Services, Inc. Securities and investment advisory services are offered solely through registered representatives and investment adviser representatives of Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser, One National Life Dr. Montpelier, VT 05604. The Coup Agency and all other entities and individuals referenced are independent of Equity Services, Inc. unless otherwise noted.
Newsletters
-
Why Buy Life Insurance During Unsettled Economic Times?
This article looks at four good reasons why life insurance can be especially helpful in a challenging economy.
-
Why the EPA is Focusing on “Forever” Chemicals
In March 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed the first federal limits for six types of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, in public drinking water.
-
HOT TOPIC: Rescuing America’s Safety Net
This article looks at the current fiscal outlook for the Social Security and Medicare programs and presents some potential changes that might help to strengthen them.
Calculators
-
Credit Card Debt
How Long Will It Take to Pay my Balance?
-
Cost of Retirement
Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.
-
Cash Flow Analysis
This Cash Flow Analysis form will help you weigh your income vs. your expenses.
-
Impact of Inflation
Estimate the future cost of an item based on today’s prices and the rate of inflation you expect.