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financial planning for your future is what we take pride in. Chris Porter has been planning for his clients' needs for over 25 years. Whether it’s for your child’s future educational goals, your retirement or to leave a family legacy, Chris is here for you and your family’s financial objectives. Feel free to click on “Services” to see what we have to offer here at PFS.
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Choosing a Business Structure
Entrepreneurs all face the same question, “Which business structure should I adopt?”
Eight Mistakes That Can Upend Your Retirement
There are common mistakes you can avoid when saving for retirement.
Budgeting After a Divorce
Divorce is the second most stressful time in a person's life. Here's some tips to get through it.
Insuring Your Business With a Buy/Sell Agreement
It may help your business be better prepared in the event of the death of a principal or key employee.
Global vs. International: What’s The Difference?
International funds invest in non-U.S. markets, while global funds may invest in U.S. stocks alongside non-U.S. stocks.
Keeping Good Records is Good Business
Maintaining good records for your business not only helps to meet your tax and legal obligations, but it can save you money.
The Financial Literacy Crisis
Many Americans are operating their personal finances with only the barest minimum of knowledge.
Social Security: The $64,000 Question
One of the most common questions people ask about Social Security is when they should start taking benefits.
Four Really Good Reasons to Invest
There are four very good reasons to start investing. Do you know what they are?
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Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
Disability Income
This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Impact of Taxes and Inflation
Estimate the potential impact taxes and inflation can have on the purchasing power of an investment.
What's My Potential Estate Tax?
This calculator helps estimate your federal estate tax liability.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you have the potential to earn during your working years.
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Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
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Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot
There are a few things to consider when buying or leasing your next vehicle.
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are hundreds of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
Events on Wall Street
Can successful investors predict changes in the markets? Some can but others miss the market’s signals.
Keeping Up with the Joneses
Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?