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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Consider Roth for Tax-Free Income

Roth accounts offer no current-year tax benefit, but they can provide tax-free retirement income.

What Is Value Investing?

At the heart of a value investing strategy is viewing the purchase of stock shares as becoming a part owner of a company.

HOT TOPIC: 530A Trump Accounts Officially Open

A new tax-advantaged investment account officially launched on July 4th: the 530A account, also known as a Trump Account, which is designed to help children get a head start on their financial future.

Retroactive Social Security Benefits: A Chance to Turn Back Time

Beneficiaries who postpone claiming Social Security past full retirement age have the option of receiving a lump-sum payment for up to six months of benefits when they finally apply.

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