Douglas G. Schmitz

Long-Term Care Self Insurance

Will you be able to afford nursing home care?

Cost of Retirement

Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.

Life Expectancy

Knowing your likely life expectancy is an important factor in making long-term financial plans.

IRA Eligibility

Use this calculator to determine whether you qualify for the different types of IRAs.

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Don't Forget the World

If your portfolio doesn't include some global equities, it may be missing a key dimension.

Are Target-Date Funds Off Target?

Target-date funds are not for everyone, so it's important to gather all the facts.

Good Care Begins Early

Ironically, people who avoid important discussions because they don’t want to be a burden are sowing seeds for even greater troubles because they are forestalling preparation and ignoring the risks associated with aging, possibly until it’s too late.

Measuring the Jobs Situation

Many people understand that a rising jobless rate is one of the hallmarks of a shrinking economy. But the national unemployment rate does not always reveal a complete picture of the jobs outlook.

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