Christina M. Doone, Financial Advisor & Investment Advisor Representative
Financial Matters with Chris Doone
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Chris Doone, Financial Advisor
Financial Advisor & Investment Advisor Representative
Newsletters
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Debit or Credit — What’s the Difference?
This article explains why it may be better to use a credit card for certain transactions, as long as the bill is paid on time to avoid interest charges.
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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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SECURE 2.0 Makes It Easier to Give and Receive
The SECURE 2.0 Act modified the rules for qualified charitable distributions to allow funding a charitable gift annuity or charitable remainder trust from an IRA.
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How Taxes Impact Your Retirement-Income Strategy
Retirees face unique challenges when managing their income, particularly when it comes to taxes. This article provides an overview of tax-related issues, from taxing Social Security to the new RMD rules and determining when to tap taxable and tax-advantaged accounts.
Calculators
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Life Insurance
How much life insurance would you need to produce a sufficient income stream for your family?
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Savings Goals
How much do you need to save each year to meet your long-term financial goals?
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Cost of Retirement
Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.