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. 
Calculators

Home Affordability

Estimate of the maximum amount of financing you can expect to get when you begin house hunting.

Life Expectancy

Knowing your likely life expectancy is an important factor in making long-term financial plans.

Lifetime Earnings

This calculator is designed to help you attach a dollar figure to your life’s work.

Loan Payoff

How much will it cost to pay off a loan over its lifetime?

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Newsletters

Setting a Retirement Savings Goal

Only 51% of workers or their spouses have tried to estimate the savings they would need to live comfortably in retirement. This article offers a simple worksheet to help calculate a savings target.

HOT TOPIC: Can Consumers Keep Carrying the Economy?

Consumer spending has bolstered the economy amid inflation, higher interest rates, and a cooling job market. This article looks at what may be driving spending and what might derail its momentum.

Much Ado About RMDs

This article provides an overview of the changes the SECURE 2.0 Act made and a brief explanation of how to calculate required minimum distributions from tax-advantaged retirement accounts.

How to Kill Your Zombie Subscriptions

With inflation cutting into consumers’ purchasing power, getting rid of a few unnecessary recurring charges could be a painless way to help balance the household budget.

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