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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. Knowlton Financial Group has 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 importantly, 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 planning, to help you learn more about who we are, and to give you fast, easy access to market performance and 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.

Please also visit the "links tab  and click Retirement Time™.  You will learn about a  comprehensive strategy for generating retirement income through our Income For Life Model™

Retirement Portfolio Lifespan

How Long Will Your Funds Last?

Capital Gains Taxes

Estimate short-term and long-term federal capital gains taxes

Credit Card Debt

How Long Will It Take to Pay my Balance?

IRA Eligibility

Use this calculator to determine whether you qualify for the different types of IRAs.

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Never Too Old—or Too Rich—to Consider Life Insurance

There are many possible reasons to consider owning life insurance, even if you have convinced yourself that it's no longer necessary in your situation.

Don't Forget the World

If your portfolio doesn't include some global equities, it may be missing a key dimension.

What Does a Fed Chairman Do?

The Federal Reserve plays an important role in our economy, and the chairman is its most visible player. His behavior is a good source of clues about what the future may hold.

Mark Your Calendar

Once we approach the end of our working years, birthdays take on a renewed importance.

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