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We understand that individuals face unique challenges as they prepare for retirement. We can help take the mystery out of preparing for today and tomorrow. Whether your goal is saving for retirement, college savings, or estate strategy, our personalized service focuses your needs, wants, and financial goals and objectives.
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 Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
Tax Efficiency in Retirement
What role would taxes play in your investment decisions?
Investments
You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.
Prescription Drug Benefits Under Medicare (Part D)
Do you need to enroll in Medicare Part D? Read this article to learn more about whether you need this coverage
Tax & Estate Strategies for Married LGBTQ+ Couples
Learn how to maximize your tax and estate strategy as a married member of the LGBTQ+ community.
Counteracting Capital Gains with Tax-Loss Harvesting
You may have heard the phrase "tax-loss harvesting." A financial professional may be able to provide some guidance.
Life Insurance Myths: Debunked
Whether you have life insurance through your work or are retired it pays to know the truth about life insurance coverage.
Is Term Life Insurance for You?
Term insurance is the simplest form of life insurance. Here's how it works.
Putting a Price Tag On Your Health
Being healthy not only makes you feel good, it may also help you financially.
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Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
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Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?
Learn about what risk tolerance really means in this helpful and insightful video.
A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.
What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
Choosing a Mortgage
Selecting a mortgage isn't an easy process. Get a better understanding of how professionals make the right decisions.
Retirement Plan Detectives
Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.