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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Bond Yields Are Up, but What Are the Risks?
After years of low yields, bonds are offering higher yields that may be appealing to investors regardless of their risk tolerance. This article provides an overview of bond risks.
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HOT TOPIC: Can Productivity Keep Driving the U.S. Economy?
This article looks at the importance of productivity to the U.S. economy, possible contributing factors to the recent surge, and the prospects for an extended period of strong productivity growth.
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HOT TOPIC: Soft Landing or Delayed Recession?
This article looks at the current state of U.S. economic activity and the prospects for continued growth as higher interest rates work their way through the economy.
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How to Kill Your Zombie Subscriptions
With inflation cutting into consumers’ purchasing power, getting rid of a few unnecessary recurring charges could be a painless way to help balance the household budget.
Calculators
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Cash Flow Analysis
This Cash Flow Analysis form will help you weigh your income vs. your expenses.
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Estate Taxes
Use this calculator to estimate the federal estate taxes that could be due on your estate after you die.
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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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Mortgage Refinancing
Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.