Customized Financial Strategies For the Many Milestones in Life
In an ever-changing financial climate, it can be difficult to confidently create a financial strategy, let alone have the time to manage one that can grow with you over the years. But without an up-to-date and flexible strategy in place, it can be difficult for you to achieve your goals.
Sanford & Associates is an independent financial services firm dedicated to assisting clients with their greatest financial concerns. We offer comprehensive investment management and financial strategies coupled with unbiased advice and recommendations. Our utmost goal is to provide customized strategies that can grow with clients throughout the many milestones of life. We take pride in knowing we have helped young professionals, growing families, and retirees pursue their financial dreams.
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Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
Rent vs Buy Calculator
Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.
The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
Your Changing Definition of Risk in Retirement
A change in your mindset during retirement may drive changes to your portfolio.
What's So Great About a Rollover?
Making a career move requires tough decisions, not the least of which is what to do with the funds in your retirement plan.
How to Keep Building Wealth When Costs Rise
Rising costs affect all areas of life. Learn how to build a financial strategy to combat inflation.
The Utility of Sector Investing
Successful sector investing is dependent upon an accurate analysis about when to rotate in and out.
The Cost of Medical Care
Learn about the risks of not having health insurance in this informative article.
Estate Management Checklist
Is your estate in order? This short quiz may help you assess your overall strategy.
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Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
What Rate Would I Need to Earn on My Savings?
Work backwards from your savings goal to find the rate of return you'd need to get there.
Debt vs. Investment
Weigh the potential outcomes of paying off debt versus directing those dollars elsewhere.
How Long Will My Savings Last If I Become Disabled?
See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.
Federal Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Estimate your potential federal capital gains tax liability on the sale of an asset.
Student Loan Refinance Calculator
Compare your current student loan terms to a potential refinance to see if it makes sense.
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Investments
You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.
Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
When Do You Need a Will?
When do you need a will? The answer is easy: Right Now.
Safeguard Your Digital Estate
If you died, what would happen to your email archives, social profiles and online accounts?
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
Keeping Up with the Joneses
Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?