A: What’s the best route to acquiring a new and reliable set of wheels? Choosing the make and model of the vehicle you wish to drive, as well as other factors like amenities and mileage are …
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Christopher Zarra, CFP®, ChFC®, CFS®
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5/12/17
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The passing of a spouse can take a heavy emotional toll on anyone. Especially early on, newly bereaved widows or widowers may find it difficult to get through each day, much less focus on items that …
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Christopher Zarra, CFP®, ChFC®, CFS®
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9/14/17
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Major medical expenses can carry a heavy financial toll. And the fact is, all of us are susceptible to an unforeseen medical event. If you experience an accident or injury, cost may be the least of …
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Christopher Zarra, CFP®, ChFC®, CFS®
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1/19/18
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Whether you can still count the days since you started your first job or you are nearing the end of your career, saving for retirement should be a top financial priority. You have the potential to …
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Christopher Zarra, CFP®, ChFC®, CFS®
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3/23/18
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A: It’s no secret that health care becomes a bigger concern for most of us as we grow older. More ailments are likely to develop, which means more money spent to visit health professionals and …
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Christopher Zarra, CFP®, ChFC®, CFS®
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3/11/17
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While money is a leading cause of marital strife, a recent Ameriprise study found that nearly seven in ten couples say they have good financial communication. Before wedding planning kicks into high …
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Christopher Zarra, CFP®, ChFC®, CFS®
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11/16/17
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A: As retirement approaches, your lifestyle and priorities begin to change. Chances are the days when you wanted more space – the sizeable dream home with the backyard big enough to entertain a …
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Christopher Zarra, CFP®, ChFC®, CFS®
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4/13/17
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A: Many adult children are called upon to help their aging parents as life changes set in, yet only 65 percent of siblings report talking about money with one another, according to research by …
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Christopher Zarra, CFP®, ChFC®, CFS®
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10/17/17
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Swings in the stock market can cause emotions to run high, particularly for investors who are approaching retirement. And for good reason. Recent research from Ameriprise Financial uncovered that the …
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Christopher Zarra, CFP®, ChFC®, CFS®
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6/1/18
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The average refund for individual income taxpayers who received one for the fiscal year ending in September 2016 topped $3,000, according to the IRS.1 If you expect to receive a refund on your 2017 …
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Christopher Zarra, CFP®, ChFC®, CFS®
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2/19/18
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