Understanding Today's Financial Environment
Fraser and Associates understands that many of us face challenges as we prepare for the future. We can help take the mystery out of preparing for tomorrow, today. Whether your goal is preparing for retirement, college savings or estate strategies, our personalized services focus on your financial goals and objectives.
Our professionals have years of experience in financial services. We can help address the needs you have today and for many years to come. We look forward to working with you through the various stages of your life.
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Red Flags for Tax Auditors
Here are six flags that may make your tax return prime for an IRS audit.
IRA Withdrawals that Escape the 10% Tax Penalty
The list of IRA withdrawals that may be taken without incurring a 10% early penalty has grown.
Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
Social Security: The Elephant in the Room
Some people wonder if Social Security will remain financially sound enough to pay the benefits they are owed.
Money Draining Food Myths
These food myths will really put a drain on your wallet.
Lots of Variables with Fixed-Rate Mortgages
When selecting a fixed-rate mortgage, a borrower has to determine how many years to finance the loan.
Types of Stock Market Analysis
Most stock market analysis falls into three broad groups: Fundamental, technical, and sentimental. Here’s a look at each.
Succeeding at Business Succession
There are a number of reasons for business owners to consider a business succession plan sooner rather than later.
Social Security: Five Facts You Need to Know
Here are five facts about Social Security that are important to keep in mind.
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Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
Contributing to an IRA?
Determine if you are eligible to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
This calculator helps determine your pre-tax and after-tax dividend yield on a particular stock.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
Tax Freedom Day
Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.
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Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
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The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities
What is your plan for health care during retirement?
Events on Wall Street
Can successful investors predict changes in the markets? Some can but others miss the market’s signals.
It May Be Time for a Financial Checkup
It’s never a bad time to speak with your financial professional about changes in your situation.
When Do You Need a Will?
When do you need a will? The answer is easy: Right Now.
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.