Patrick B. Lough, CFS, CLTC, ChFC

Charter Financial Planning

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Mortgage Refinancing

Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.

IRA Eligibility

Use this calculator to determine whether you qualify for the different types of IRAs.

Lease Payment

How much would your monthly lease payment be?

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Bond Yields Are Up, but What Are the Risks?

After years of low yields, bonds are offering higher yields that may be appealing to investors regardless of their risk tolerance. This article provides an overview of bond risks.

Municipal Bonds: A Tax-Advantaged Way to Put Capital to Work

Muni bonds and tax-exempt funds have long been a mainstay in the portfolios of income-focused investors who want to manage their tax burdens.

Diversifying with Market Caps

The S&P 500 Index ended 2022 down 19.4%. Midsize and smaller companies also lost ground but generally held their value better than large companies. This article explains why holding stocks in companies of different sizes can help diversify a portfolio.

Understanding Life Insurance

Life insurance can help replace much-needed income after the death of a provider. With the wide variety of policies available, it’s important to understand the basic types of coverage.

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