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Welcome to Bright Financial Planning, where you will find a wealth of information in the form of newsletter articles, calculators, and research reports.
Bright Financial Planning emphasizes a holistic or comrephensive analysis of your financial life. Our firm was founded based on the philosophy that educating clients with knowledge empowers them to make better informed decisions. We specialize with women in transtion: marriage, divorce, or death of a spouse; receiving an inheritance or windfall; buying or selling a family business; planning for a child's education; or any other transition in life that requires financial advice or guidance.
We 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. We have created this Web site to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind insurance, investing, retirement, tax strategies, estate planning, and wealth preservation. Most important, we hope you see the value of working with skilled professionals to pursue your financial goals.
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Newsletters
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HOT TOPIC: What’s Happening in the World of Higher Education?
This article covers the decline in college enrollment, recent developments in student debt and financial aid, and tips for making cost-effective decisions.
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Small Businesses Could Face Borrowing Challenges
Despite tougher lending conditions and higher interest costs, many people who need capital for business purposes may need to borrow money. This article discusses some common financing options.
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How Taxes Impact Your Retirement-Income Strategy
Retirees face unique challenges when managing their income, particularly when it comes to taxes. This article provides an overview of tax-related issues, from taxing Social Security to the new RMD rules and determining when to tap taxable and tax-advantaged accounts.
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HDHP/HSA Pairing May Help Control Medical Costs
High-deductible health plans offer potential savings by encouraging cost-effective choices in medical spending, as well as eligibility for a health savings account with tax advantages.
Calculators
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Retirement Portfolio Lifespan
How Long Will Your Funds Last?
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Life Expectancy
Knowing your likely life expectancy is an important factor in making long-term financial plans.
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Mortgage Acceleration
This calculator can help you determine how soon you can pay off your mortgage.
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Cost of Retirement
Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.