Independence is the Difference
Brian D. McLean, Independent Financial Advisor
Welcome to our Web site, where you’ll find a wealth of information in the form of newsletter articles, calculators, and research reports.
We hope your visit will help you understand the opportunities and potential rewards that are available when you take a proactive approach to your personal financial situation. We have created this Web site to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind insurance, investing, retirement, estate planning, and wealth preservation. Most important, we hope you see the value of working with skilled professionals to pursue your financial goals.
We’re here to help educate you about the basic concepts of financial management; to help you learn more about who we are; and to give you fast, easy access to market performance data. We hope you take advantage of this resource and visit us often. Be sure to add our site to your list of "favorites" in your Internet browser. We frequently update our information, and we wouldn’t want you to miss any developments in the area of personal finance.
Newsletters
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Small Business: Coping with the End of De Minimis Imports
Small businesses must now pay duties on low-value goods they could previously source inexpensively from China and elsewhere.
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Financial Tools That Can Help Americans with Disabilities
Special needs trusts and ABLE accounts can help disabled individuals establish financial independence and save for the future without losing access to critical government benefits.
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What’s in Your 401(k)?
Contributing to your 401(k) can be a big step toward a more comfortable retirement, but it’s important to understand exactly what you are getting for your money.
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The Employment Situation: A Closely Watched Report
Among all the economic indicators released each month, the Employment Situation is one of the most highly anticipated and can move financial markets.
Calculators
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Mortgage Refinancing
Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.
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Savings Goals
How much do you need to save each year to meet your long-term financial goals?