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Thank you,
Walter J. Powrozek & Joseph J. Lezotte
Independent Wealth Managers
Newsletters
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Most Grocery Shoppers Aren’t Fooled by Shrinkflation
You may have noticed products shrinking in size while prices stay the same or increase. This article includes tips for spotting and reducing the impact of this tricky strategy.
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Breaking Down Clean Vehicle Tax Credits for Business Owners
Business owners may be able to claim one of two new federal tax credits to help offset the cost to purchase certain clean vehicles.
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HOT TOPIC: Rescuing America’s Safety Net
This article looks at the current fiscal outlook for the Social Security and Medicare programs and presents some potential changes that might help to strengthen them.
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HOT TOPIC: What’s Happening in the World of Higher Education?
This article covers the decline in college enrollment, recent developments in student debt and financial aid, and tips for making cost-effective decisions.
Calculators
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Mortgage Refinancing
Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.
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Car Affordability
How much can you afford to pay for a car?
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College Funding
Use this calculator to estimate the cost of your child’s education, based on the variables you input.
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Cost of Retirement
Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.