Patrick B. Lough, CFS, CLTC, ChFC

Charter Financial Planning

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Lease Payment

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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.

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Grocery Games: Strategies to Help Stretch Your Food Budget

Food prices have risen more than 22% since the beginning of 2020, but shopping strategically might help households spend less on groceries.

Three Ways to Help Build Financial Resilience

Here are some steps to help handle challenging times and potentially emerge even stronger.

Surprise! It’s Retirement Time

Considering some important issues now could provide more options in the event of early retirement.

Convertible Bonds Straddle the Line Between Fixed Income and Potential Growth

A convertible bond is a regular corporate bond that comes with a special added feature: the investor has the right to convert it into shares of that company’s common stock.

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