Before, During and After Your Retirement
Your retirement…is it years away or perhaps right around the corner? Are you already retired and seeking assurance you will not outlive your money? Or perhaps you would like the confidence of feeling you will continue to take care of your family and loved ones after your retirement. Brinker Financial is a financial investment services firm specializing in all phases of your retirement.
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This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Historical Inflation
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Estate Management Checklist
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A House Divided
By understanding a few key concepts during a divorce, you may be able to avoid common pitfalls.
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The tax rules that govern donating art are complex and confusing. Take a closer look.
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Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you have the potential to earn during your working years.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
Tax Freedom Day
Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.
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Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
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The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
16 Wall Street Cliches in 60 Seconds
Pundits say a lot of things about the markets. Let's see if you can keep up.
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?
A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.