New England Financial
Robert K. DeScherer
Financial Adviser
Financial Services Representative

Don't Just Dream about the Future -- Plan for It!

In today's uncertain times, it's helpful to have someone on your side to help you navigate your financial future. My job is to help make sure the strategies you have for yourself and your family are sound choices. Let me help you by getting a clear understanding of your financial goals. I'll build a roadmap to help you achieve them, and then help you to adjust the roadmap when your needs change.

My practice covers all areas of financial services, from investments and retirement planning to risk assessment and estate conservation strategies. I focus on helping  my clients develop a comprehensive, cohesive strategy that fits their unique needs and enables them to meet both short- and long-term objectives.


On my Web site, you'll find valuable information for evaluating your current position and progress toward financial goals. I offer educational articles that outline financial concepts and highlight products designed to help fill the gaps in your financial strategy. You'll also find calculators that will help you assess your current and future needs. Please remember to visit my Web site often, as its content is constantly changing.

For help with your financial management, or for more information, please contact me today.


 

 

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Tax-Deferred Savings

Compare the potential future value of tax-deferred investments to that of taxable investments.

Required Minimum Distributions

Estimate the annual required distribution from your traditional IRA or former employer's retirement plan after you turn age 70.

Loan Payoff

How much will it cost to pay off a loan over its lifetime?

Savings Goals

How much do you need to save each year to meet your long-term financial goals?

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Be Ready for a Change in Interest Rates

Fluctuating interest rates can be challenging for bond investors who want to reinvest their principal. When rates are low, they may have to accept lower yields; when rates rise when principal is tied up, they may not be able to benefit. One strategy to help manage reinvestment risk is to build a bond ladder.

Giving Strategies That Can Give Back

Americans gave more than $290 billion to charity in 2010, despite the slow economy. About 73% of charitable donations came directly from individuals. This article explains how a charitable remainder trust and a charitable lead trust could be used to provide more control over gifts while potentially benefiting the giver and his or her heirs.

Finding a Good Time to Invest

When a prominent stock market index closes above an important threshold, many investors who have been sitting on the sidelines may see it as good time to invest, but they may have missed a significant part of the rally. Waiting for the "right" moment to invest could prove to be a costly and ineffective strategy.

HOT TOPIC: Are Housing Troubles Standing in the Way of Growth?

In the wake of past recessions, the housing industry provided a meaningful economic boost. This time around, the pace of the recovery has been more sluggish than expected, and ongoing weakness in the housing sector may be to blame.

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