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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What Is Asset-Based LTCI?

Hybrid long-term care insurance policies, also known as asset-based plans, combine the benefit of a life insurance policy or an annuity with the availability of long-term care benefits.

Taxing Social Security Benefits: Clearing the Confusion

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act did not change the rules for taxing Social Security benefits, but it did create a new deduction for seniors that could help reduce their tax burden.

HSAs: A Triple-Tax Perk with Short- and Long-Term Benefits

Health savings accounts help manage short- and long-term health-care costs, while offering significant tax advantages.

Surprise! It’s Retirement Time

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

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