Financial/ Retirement/ Estate Planning Strategies/ Annuities
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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.
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*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
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No More Groundhog Day for Your Finances: Time for a Financial Wellness Checkup
Financial habits can repeat themselves, month after month and year after year, until we consciously break the pattern.
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Goodbye Passwords, Hello Passkeys
As major tech companies, apps, and websites make passkeys their default security option, it’s likely you’ll be prompted to set them up to help secure your accounts.
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What Is Asset-Based LTCI?
Hybrid long-term care insurance policies, also known as asset-based plans, combine the benefit of a life insurance policy or an annuity with the availability of long-term care benefits.
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Q&A on RMDs
Here are answers to some key questions about required minimum distributions.
Calculators
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Mortgage Acceleration
This calculator can help you determine how soon you can pay off your mortgage.
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Net Worth
A balance sheet summarizes your assets and liabilities and reveals your net worth.
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IRA Eligibility
Use this calculator to determine whether you qualify for the different types of IRAs.
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Car Affordability
How much can you afford to pay for a car?