Your Financial Success. That’s The Plan!
At Tufford~Hughes & Associates, we believe that creating a customized financial plan and strategy is the only way to help build a strong foundation to reach your goals. We first take the time to truly understand you, your values and objectives. It is only then that we will begin to utilize a diverse portfolio of resources to best suit your unique situation and craft an individualized game plan. And then we provide ongoing advice to help keep your plan on course. It’s the Tufford~Hughes way – and it’s the unique way that we’ve been working with clients since 1972.
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Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill
How long does a $20 bill last?
Keep Your Umbrella Handy
Umbrella liability can be a fairly inexpensive way to help shelter current assets and future income from the unexpected.
Important Birthdays Over 50
Here's a look at several birthdays and “half-birthdays” that have implications regarding your retirement income.
A Home Insurance Claim: To File Or Not To File
Learn when it may not make sense to file a claim on your home insurance.
Lots of Variables with Fixed-Rate Mortgages
When selecting a fixed-rate mortgage, a borrower has to determine how many years to finance the loan.
Inflation & Your Money
It's important to understand how inflation is reported and how it can affect investments.
Apps That Help Achieve Goals
If you find it hard to attain personal life goals, there’s an app for that!
How to Appeal Your Property Taxes
For homeowners who think their property taxes are too high, there are ways to appeal.
The Value of Insuring Against Life’s Risks
Building wealth requires protection from the forces of wealth destruction.
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How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
Can I Refinance My Mortgage?
This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.
Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
Doubling Your Money
This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.
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Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot
There are a few things to consider when buying or leasing your next vehicle.
When Special Care Is Needed: The Special Needs Trust
A special needs trust helps care for a special needs child when you’re gone.
A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
Ready for Retirement?
Are you ready for retirement? Here are five words you should consider.
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
Events on Wall Street
Can successful investors predict changes in the markets? Some can but others miss the market’s signals.