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Our professionals have years of experience in financial services. Denise Carson, CPA, MBA, CGMA has been a Certified Public Accountant since 1985. She has completed a Masters in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and Management Information Systems from Marymount University with honors. She has also completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Maryland and has completed an Associate of Arts degree in Business Administration. Ms. Carson is 6, 7, 63, 65 and Insurance licensed.
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The chances of an IRS audit aren't that high. And being audited does not necessarily imply that the IRS suspects wrongdoing.
9 Facts About Social Security
There are things about Social Security that might surprise you.
A Checklist for When a Spouse or Parent Passes
An overview of some fundamental steps when a loved one passes.
Managing the Risk of Outliving Your Money
Steps to help you sustain and grow your retirement savings.
The Great Debate Continues: Active vs. Passive
In investments, one great debate asks the question, “Active or Passive Investing: Which Is Better?”
Assess Life Insurance Needs
How to help determine life insurance needs to provide for your family after you pass away.
Retirement Questions That Have Nothing to Do With Money
Things to consider before retirement.
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Estimate Your RMD
Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.
The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
How Long Will My Savings Last If I Become Disabled?
See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
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The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?
Learn about what risk tolerance really means in this helpful and insightful video.
Retirement Plan Detectives
Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.
Acres of Diamonds
In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.
Your DNA Test
A Detailed Needs Analysis (DNA) can be a simple way to care for loved ones, no matter what the future may hold.