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We hope your visit will help you understand the opportunities and potential rewards that are available when you take a proactive approach to your personal financial situation. We have created this Web site to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind insurance, investing, retirement, estate planning, and wealth preservation. Most important, we hope you see the value of working with skilled professionals to pursue your financial goals.
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Peter Hussey's Big 12 Standards of Investing:
1. Live simply now, so you can simply live later
2. Never carry credit card debt
3. Keep six months of expenses in the bank - plan for the unplanned
4. Think long term – ten years or more
5. Do not retire too early – work until at least 66
6. Take full advantage of pensions and tax deductible plans
7. Buy dividend paying securities and do not be a trader
8. Keep emotions out of investing and do not procrastinate
9. If you do not understand it – do not own it
10. Hire an Advisor to identify your needs
11. Create lasting wealth and Legacy – do it slowly
12. Don’t let your money own you
Also, Peter is on the radio now!! Please see below for information on Peter's shows:
WHAZ 1330 AM (Capital District), 97.3 FM (Capital District), 94.7 FM (Glens Falls), 104.1 FM (Vermont) and 97.5 FM (Bennington): Every Wednesday from 4:30pm - 5:00pm (replayed on Saturday from 1:30pm - 2:00pm)
WGY 810 AM: Every Saturday morning from 5:30am - 6:00am and Sunday evening from 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Newsletters
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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.
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The Evolution of Retirement Savings
The retirement savings landscape has changed dramatically over the past 50 years. How might these developments affect tomorrow’s retirees?
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How Savers and Spenders Can Meet in the Middle
Couples with opposite philosophies regarding saving and spending often have trouble finding common ground. This article offers tips on working out financial differences.
Calculators
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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.
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Retirement Portfolio Lifespan
How Long Will Your Funds Last?
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LTCI Cost of Waiting
Estimate the potential cost of waiting to purchase a long-term care insurance policy.
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College Funding
Use this calculator to estimate the cost of your child’s education, based on the variables you input.