Since 1978, Daniel M. Smith & Associates has been helping individuals, families and businesses guard against some key perils in life:

• Estate Planning to help maximize the orderly transfer of assets to the next generation in a tax efficient manner
• Business Succession Planning to help protect the future of the Family Business
• Retirement Planning so that we strive to not outlive our income
• Long Term Care Planning so that unforeseen illnesses or injuries do not adversely impact your Financial Plan
• Special Care Planning for families with Special Needs.

 

Our experienced staff and strategic relationships pledge our knowledge, our
resources and our dedication to integrity in all that we do. 

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Taxable Equivalent Yield

Calculate the rate of return you would have to receive from a taxable investment to realize an equivalent tax-exempt yield.

Tax-Deferred Savings

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

Mortgage Refinancing

Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.

Estate Taxes

Use this calculator to estimate the federal estate taxes that could be due on your estate after you die.

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Location, Location, Location: The Premium Parents Pay for Top Schools

Homes in neighborhoods with access to top schools tend to cost significantly more than a typical home in the surrounding area.

Variable Annuities: Strategies to Help Counter Retirement Risks

Unlike retirement accounts, there are no federal contribution limits for variable annuities, and the investment gains won’t be taxed until they are withdrawn.

Life Insurance Might Help During Turbulent Economic Times

During periods of economic uncertainty and stock market volatility, life insurance may be a useful tool to consider.

Locked Out? How to Break Into Today’s Housing Market

Homeownership can still be an attainable goal, but it may take more planning, flexibility, and creativity than it did in the past.

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