Welcome to the Rudd and Wisdom, Inc. Financial Services Division website, where you’ll find a wealth of information in the form of newsletter articles, calculators, and research reports.
The Financial Services Division of Rudd and Wisdom, Inc has created this website to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind investments, retirement planning, estate planning, budget setting and financial risk management. Most importantly, we hope that you will see the value of working with skilled, independent and noncomissioned compensated professionals in identifying and reaching financial goals whether for yourself or for your employees.
We’re here to help educate you about the basic concepts of financial management and to help you learn more about who we are and the financial services we provide.
Thank you for your interest in the financial planning and investment advisory services of Rudd and Wisdom, Inc.
Newsletters
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Setting a Retirement Savings Goal
Only 51% of workers or their spouses have tried to estimate the savings they would need to live comfortably in retirement. This article offers a simple worksheet to help calculate a savings target.
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Will You Work Beyond Traditional Retirement Age?
Does your income strategy beyond traditional retirement age include receiving a paycheck? This article looks at the advantages and disadvantages of working later in life.
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HOT TOPIC: Rising Oil Prices Could Pose the Latest Threat to the Economy
This article discusses the market dynamics that are impacting oil prices and adding to concerns about broader inflation and economic growth.
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Cheaper Hearing Aids Are Coming to a Store Near You
Thanks to a recent regulatory shift, it’s now possible to buy an effective hearing aid without a medical exam or a prescription, potentially for a lot less money.
Calculators
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Home Affordability
Estimate of the maximum amount of financing you can expect to get when you begin house hunting.
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Credit Card Debt
How Long Will It Take to Pay my Balance?
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Long-Term Care Self Insurance
Will you be able to afford nursing home care?
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Required Minimum Distributions
Estimate the annual required distribution from your traditional IRA or former employer's retirement plan after you turn age 73.