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Terri K. Hobbs

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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, and estate planning. Most important, we hope you see the value of working with skilled professionals to pursue your financial goals.

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Newsletters

Two Tax-Friendly Retirement Plans for the Self-Employed

Describes retirement plan options that help self-employed workers save on taxes.

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Be Storm Smart: How to Prepare for Extreme Weather

More than a quarter of U.S. homes are exposed to severe or extreme weather risk. While homeowners can't control the forecast, they can take proactive steps to prepare.

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Midyear Checkup: Can You Contribute More to Your Retirement Plan?

With traditional pensions in decline, its up to the individual employee to build retirement savings in a work-based account.

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REITs Offer Income and Diversification

Most broad stock funds contain real estate investment trusts (REITs), but for a more strategic approach, investors can choose from a variety of REIT funds and individual REITs.

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Calculators

Loan Payoff

How much will it cost to pay off a loan over its lifetime?

Car Affordability

How much can you afford to pay for a car?

Roth IRA Conversion

This calculator can help you determine whether you should consider converting to a Roth IRA.

Savings Accumulation

Estimate the future value of your current savings.

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