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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New FAFSA Favors Grandparent College Giving
Changes to the 2024–2025 Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) allow grandparents to help with college expenses without affecting financial aid eligibility based on the FAFSA.
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Bear Market Emotions: Strategy vs. Reaction
Staying disciplined in building a well-constructed portfolio over time can help carry investors through the market’s rough spots.
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Beware of These Life Insurance Beneficiary Mistakes
Naming a life insurance policy’s beneficiaries should be a relatively simple task, but there are some situations that can lead to unintended and adverse consequences.
Calculators
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Mortgage Acceleration
This calculator can help you determine how soon you can pay off your mortgage.
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LTCI Cost of Waiting
Estimate the potential cost of waiting to purchase a long-term care insurance policy.
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Taxable Equivalent Yield
Calculate the rate of return you would have to receive from a taxable investment to realize an equivalent tax-exempt yield.
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Car Affordability
How much can you afford to pay for a car?