Since 1978, Daniel M. Smith & Associates has been helping individuals, families and businesses guard against some key perils in life:

• Estate Planning to help maximize the orderly transfer of assets to the next generation in a tax efficient manner
• Business Succession Planning to help protect the future of the Family Business
• Retirement Planning so that we strive to not outlive our income
• Long Term Care Planning so that unforeseen illnesses or injuries do not adversely impact your Financial Plan
• Special Care Planning for families with Special Needs.

 

Our experienced staff and strategic relationships pledge our knowledge, our
resources and our dedication to integrity in all that we do. 

Cost of Retirement

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Mortgage Refinancing

Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.

Long-Term Care Self Insurance

Will you be able to afford nursing home care?

Car Affordability

How much can you afford to pay for a car?

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Mega Backdoor Roth: A Tax-Friendly Retirement Strategy for Serious Savers

High earners may not be eligible to contribute to a Roth IRA, but some people can use a workplace plan to save more and create a source of tax-free retirement income.

What Happens to Your Time Horizon at Retirement?

When entering retirement, investment strategy typically shifts from a single, goal-based fixed time horizon to a multilayered, interrelated series of time periods.

Grocery Games: Strategies to Help Stretch Your Food Budget

Food prices have risen more than 22% since the beginning of 2020, but shopping strategically might help households spend less on groceries.

Wealthy Colleges Face Expanded Endowment Tax

A new tiered tax rate on the endowments of wealthy colleges and universities could affect spending on financial aid, research, and other college programs.

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