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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Keeping Cool in Volatile Markets

Overreacting to market movements or trying to “time the market” by guessing its future direction can create additional risk that could negatively affect long-term portfolio performance.

HOT TOPIC: Pressure at the Pump: Will High Gas Prices Shake the U.S. Economy?

This article looks at why gas is so expensive, what it might take to stop the upward trend, and the potential effect of high gas prices on consumers and the broader economy.

Could an HSA Strengthen Your Retirement Strategy?

After age 65, retirees can use HSA funds for any purpose without incurring a penalty.

The Employment Situation: A Closely Watched Report

Among all the economic indicators released each month, the Employment Situation is one of the most highly anticipated and can move financial markets.

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