Steven L. Martin ChFC, CFS
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Newsletters
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Foreign Stocks Outperformed in 2025
Although U.S. stocks have provided a higher return over the past 20 years, foreign stocks outperformed in seven of those years, including 2025.
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New Auto Loan Interest Deduction Explained
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) provides an annual deduction of up to $10,000 for interest paid on qualifying new auto loans, effective for tax years 2025 through 2028.
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The Corporate World Is All-In on AI
As the race among large tech companies to monetize AI hits full throttle, it’s worth considering how adoption of AI-enabled technologies might affect the economic prospects of businesses and workers.
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Is It Time to Declare Your Financial Independence?
Here are some ideas to help pursue a life of financial freedom.
Calculators
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Required Minimum Distributions
Estimate the annual required distribution from your traditional IRA or former employer's retirement plan after you turn age 73.
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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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Tax-Deferred Savings
Compare the potential future value of tax-deferred investments to that of taxable investments.
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Savings Accumulation
Estimate the future value of your current savings.