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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Investor, Know Thyself: How Your Biases Can Affect Investment Decisions
While traditional economic models assume that people make rational decisions, most humans don’t think like robots. This article summarizes some common biases that can influence financial decisions.
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Consumer Sentiment: Do Americans See Brighter Days Ahead?
Why do policymakers pay attention to how consumers are feeling, and what’s behind Americans’ lack of confidence?
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Charitable Gifts of Life Insurance
Life insurance offers a way to make a substantial gift to charity while also benefiting from favorable tax rules.
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FAFSA for 2025-2026 School Year Opens December 1
Following a disastrous rollout last year, this article provides tips for submitting the redesigned Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2025–2026 school year.
Calculators
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Impact of Inflation
Estimate the future cost of an item based on today’s prices and the rate of inflation you expect.
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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.
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Lifetime Earnings
This calculator is designed to help you attach a dollar figure to your life’s work.
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Long-Term Care Self Insurance
Will you be able to afford nursing home care?