Douglas Hearon, CLU®, ChFC®

Create Your Future Today.  Preserve What You Have Already Built.

It is never too late to plan for your future. But many people put it off because it seems such a daunting task. There are too many choices and who can I trust to guide me? When planning is done right, it can be exciting and empowering. With the help of a skilled advisor who is interested in your specific needs and knowledgeable about all of the choices, you direct your own destiny.

Protecting your current assets is also easier than you think. We're not just talking about dollars and cents here. We're talking about safekeeping not only your home and possessions but also the people in your life with whom you wish to share your future and your legacy.

Doug Hearon is a professional advisor who specializes in assisting people just like you in designing their preferred lifestyle. Take a look at the products and services our firm provides and call us for a free, no-obligation consultation today! You will be glad you did.
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College Funding

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Retirement Plan Early Distribution

Estimate how much would remain after paying income taxes and penalties if you took an early distribution from a retirement plan.

Estate Taxes

Use this calculator to estimate the federal estate taxes that could be due on your estate after you die.

Tax-Deferred Savings

Compare the potential future value of tax-deferred investments to that of taxable investments.

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Newsletters

Consider Your Retirement Needs, but Don't Forget Your Retirement Wants

A rule of thumb is that workers will need to replace about 80% of their pre-retirement incomes to maintain their standard of living in retirement. But they may need more than 80% to fund a lifestyle that they can truly look forward to. As people grow older, what once may have been considered luxuries can become basic needs.

HOT TOPIC: European News Causes Market Mood Swings

In recent weeks, the yields on Italian bonds spiked to more than 7%, suggesting the sovereign debt crisis was spreading to a much larger economy and eluding the European Union’s efforts to contain it. The U.S. stock and bond markets have responded to the headlines coming out of Europe. This article explores the role of political risk in U.S. financial market volatility.

Evaluating Life Insurance Needs

It's a good idea for people to evaluate their life insurance coverage to help ensure it keeps pace with their needs. Not only do major life events affect the amount of coverage that may be needed, but inflation can reduce the purchasing power of the death benefit and a greater benefit may be needed to cover estate taxes and other debts.

Using Living Benefits for Retirement Income

Many Americans are finding it difficult to predict how much they can save by retirement. Because traditional pensions are available to just one out of three workers today, a potential way of creating a guaranteed income stream in retirement is to purchase the guaranteed living benefits that are available with some variable annuities.

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