Planning Pays Off

Dan Bussone, CFP®
Welcome to my Web site, where you’ll find a wealth of information in the form of newsletter articles, calculators, and research reports.
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Newsletters
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Time to Bulk Up Your Emergency Fund
A financial crisis can strike when least expected, so it’s important to have a sufficient emergency fund. This article offers some suggestions to help increase a fund before it’s needed.
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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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Enriching a Teen with a Roth IRA
A teen with a part-time job can contribute to a Roth IRA, which is a flexible way to accumulate funds for college, retirement, and other long-term needs.
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When Should Young Adults Start Investing for Retirement?
Now is the best time to start retirement investing for two key reasons: compounding and tax management. Read this article to learn more.
Calculators
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Savings Accumulation
Estimate the future value of your current savings.
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Mortgage Acceleration
This calculator can help you determine how soon you can pay off your mortgage.
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Home Affordability
Estimate of the maximum amount of financing you can expect to get when you begin house hunting.
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Loan Payoff
How much will it cost to pay off a loan over its lifetime?