Kades Margolis

" />" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent">Welcome to my Web site!  You’ll find a wealth of information in the form of newsletter articles, calculators, and research reports as you explore each page.

I 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. I have created this Web site to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind insurance, investing, retirement, estate planning, and wealth preservation. Most important, I hope you see the value of working with a skilled professional to pursue your financial goals.

I'm here to help educate you about the basic concepts of financial management,  to give you fast, easy access to market performance data, and to help you learn more about your current financial picture.  I hope you take advantage of this resource and visit often. Be sure to add this site to your list of "favorites" in your Internet browser. I frequently update information, and wouldn’t want you to miss any developments in the area of personal finance.
Calculators

Retirement Portfolio Lifespan

How Long Will Your Funds Last?

Life Expectancy

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

Mortgage Acceleration

This calculator can help you determine how soon you can pay off your mortgage.

Cash Flow Analysis

This Cash Flow Analysis form will help you weigh your income vs. your expenses.

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Newsletters

Deciding When to Begin

Waiting until full retirement age (or up to age 70) to claim Social Security may result in significantly higher monthly benefits. At age 62, the earliest age to claim Social Security, the amount received could be only 70% of the benefit received at "full retirement age" (which ranges from age 65 to 67 depending on year of birth).

The Difference Between the Debt and the Deficit

The terms "debt" and "deficit" are often used interchangeably to describe the federal government's financial situation, yet they have significantly different meanings. This explanation of the budget deficit and the national debt may help readers understand the conversation.

Favorable Dividend and Capital Gains Tax Rates Extended—for Now

The 2010 Tax Relief Act extended the 15% maximum tax rates on qualified dividends and long-term capital gains through December 31, 2012. But without further legislation, dividends will be taxed at ordinary income tax rates and capital gains tax rates will return to 20% (23.8% for investors in the two highest tax brackets) in 2013.

Settling on a Salary

As a company's profit situation improves, business owners may be in a position to decide whether to take home a larger salary or use more of the proceeds to invest for the future. This article discusses the possibility of choosing a business-owner salary that allows for other benefits, such as building the business, saving more for retirement, and adding employee benefits.

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