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Bill De Garmo

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Your Financial Future

Today’s economic environment presents many challenges. The good news is that along with these challenges come opportunities and potential rewards for those who can identify long-term trends.

Whether you’re facing retirement—or looking to better understand certain investment ideas—I can help you address your most pressing money questions. I do this using an extensive network of associates in the financial industry. 

My first priority is your overall financial success. I want to learn more about your personal situation, identify your dreams and goals, and understand your tolerance for risk. Long-term relationships that encourage open and honest communication have been the single most important aspect in building trust with my clients.

This site is filled with educational videos, articles, presentations, and calculators designed to help you learn more about the world of personal finance. If you have any questions about what you learn here, or about investment concepts and products, feel free to send me a note using the "Have A Question?" form below. I’ll get back to you as quickly as possible with a thoughtful answer.

Helpful Content

Putting a Price Tag On Your Health

Putting a Price Tag On Your Health

Being healthy not only makes you feel good, it may also help you financially.

Budgeting After a Divorce

Budgeting After a Divorce

Divorce is the second most stressful time in a person's life. Here's some tips to get through it.

Safeguard Your Digital Estate

Safeguard Your Digital Estate

If you died, what would happen to your email archives, social profiles and online accounts?

 

Questions to Ask About Medicare

Take the guesswork out of your IEP or SEP with this helpful article.

The Utility of Sector Investing

Successful sector investing is dependent upon an accurate analysis about when to rotate in and out.

Breaking Down the Parts of Medicare

Medicare is broken down into four specific parts—but what do they mean? This article will help you understand each piece.

Should I Accept a Free Credit Lock?

Learn the ins and outs of credit locks, freezes, and more.

Retirement Plan Choices for Small Businesses

Retirement choices can feel intimidating. Choosing the right strategy can make all the difference.

Required Reading: The Economic Report of the President

The Economic Report of the President can help identify the forces driving — or dragging — the economy.

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How Compound Interest Works

Explore how compound interest can grow your money over time with this interactive tool.

Long-Term-Care Needs

Estimate potential long-term care costs and what coverage may help address them.

Debt vs. Investment

Weigh the potential outcomes of paying off debt versus directing those dollars elsewhere.

Wedding Budget Calculator

Estimate total wedding costs and see how different choices affect your overall budget.

Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?

Compare the true costs of buying versus leasing a vehicle to find the better fit for you.

What Is the Dividend Yield?

Calculate the dividend yield of a holding and see what that means for income over time.

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Should You Ever Retire?

A growing number of Americans are pushing back the age at which they plan to retire. Or deciding not to retire at all.

Safeguard Your Digital Estate

If you died, what would happen to your email archives, social profiles and online accounts?

Investments

You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.

Social Security: By the Numbers

Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.

The Fed and How It Got That Way

Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.

Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart

Do you have causes that you want to support with donations?

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