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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: International Investing: The Diverging Fortunes of China and Japan
Investing Internationally can help increase portfolio diversification and provide access to opportunities that may differ from those in the United States.
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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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Four Key Objectives of a Sound Retirement Plan
A sound retirement plan should be based on personal circumstances, and no one strategy is suitable for everyone. This article looks at four goals that a retirement strategy should address.
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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Savings Goals
How much do you need to save each year to meet your long-term financial goals?
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Roth IRA Conversion
This calculator can help you determine whether you should consider converting to a Roth IRA.