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Educators Retirement Service is a retirement planning firm that works with educators. We understand that individuals face unique challenges as they prepare for retirement. We can help take the mystery out of preparing for today and tomorrow. Whether your goal is preparing for retirement, college savings, or estate strategy, our personalized service focuses on your needs, wants, and financial goals and objectives.
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What Will You Do With Your Bonus or Windfall?
This article examines one's options when receiving a work bonus or other financial windfalls.
Key Money Moments: 4 Times You Should Talk to a Pro
Life happens fast, and your finances can take a backseat if you’re not careful. Is it time to check in with a financial professional? This infographic will help you examine your own financial situation and decide if it’s time to step up your financial game.
Understanding Equity Compensation
Net Unrealized Appreciation and how it affects tax responsibilities.
Mutual Funds vs. ETFs
Exchange-traded funds have some things in common with mutual funds, but there are differences, too.
Medicare vs. Medicaid
The terms Medicare and Medicaid sound similar but are two very different things. Learn the differences in this informative article.
Managing an Inheritance
A windfall from a loved one can be both rewarding and complicated.
Women on the Rise
Explore the growing influence women wield over the economy with this handy infographic.
Trends in Charitable Giving
Some people may want a more advanced gifting strategy that can maximize their gift and generate potential tax benefits.
Understanding Marginal Income Tax Brackets
An inside look at how marginal income tax brackets work.
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Monthly Budget
Track your monthly income and expenses to get a clearer view of your cash flow.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
Emergency Fund Calculator
Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
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How Cash Apps Work
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.
RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.
Working With A Financial Professional
A financial professional is an invaluable resource to help you untangle the complexities of whatever life throws at you.
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.
A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.