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Michael Babbin

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Your Financial Future

Today’s economic environment presents many challenges. But along with these challenges comes opportunities and potential rewards for those who can identify long-term trends. 

Whether you’re facing retirement—or looking to better understand certain investment ideas—we can help you address your most pressing money questions.

Our first priority is your overall financial success. We want to learn more about your personal situation, identify your dreams and goals, and understand your tolerance for risk. Long-term relationships that encourage open and honest communication have been the cornerstone of our foundation of success. 

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Helpful Content

Catch-Up Contributions

Catch-Up Contributions

Workers 50+ may make contributions to their qualified retirement plans above the limits imposed on younger workers.

Questions to Ask About Medicare

Questions to Ask About Medicare

Take the guesswork out of your IEP or SEP with this helpful article.

What to Expect in Your First Year of Retirement

What to Expect in Your First Year of Retirement

A visual comparison showing how daily life, income, and routines often shift during the first year of retirement.

 

Tax Efficiency in Retirement

What role would taxes play in your investment decisions?

Reviewing Your Life Insurance Needs

Learn how the review process works and how it may help you better understand your Life Insurance.

Fallen Tree Damage—Who Pays?

Your liability for damages that occur when a tree on your property falls on your neighbor’s property is not clear cut.

Red Flags for Tax Auditors

Here are six flags that may make your tax return prime for an IRS audit.

Social Security Benefits: How Much Will I Receive

Calculating your potential Social Security benefit is a three-step process.

8 Financial Milestone Birthdays

Get ready to celebrate your financial birthdays in this informative infographic.

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How Much Do I Need To Retire?

How much is enough to retire? It depends on your lifestyle, timeline, and more. Use this calculator to get a personalized est

Rent vs Buy Calculator

Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.

The Power of 401k Catch-Ups

See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.

Lifetime of Earnings

Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.

Annuity Comparison

Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.

Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)

Compare Roth and traditional 401(k) options to see which may work better for your situation.

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What Smart Investors Know

Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.

The Richest Man in Babylon

In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.

Timing Your Retirement

This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.

Once Upon a Goal

Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.

How to Retire Early

Retiring early sounds like a dream come true, but it’s important to take a look at the cold, hard facts.

Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?

There are thousands of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?

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