The Securities Center, Inc.

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Stocks, bonds, mutual funds, annuities, and other investments available through The Securities Center, Inc. are not insured by the FDIC nor are they obligations of or guaranteed by The Securities Center, Inc. or any other affiliated entity. Such investments will fluctuate in value and are subject to investment risks, including loss of some or all of the principal.  The Securities Center is a member of the Securities Investor Protection Corp. (SIPC) which does provide insurance for our customer accounts.  The Securities Center, Inc. is also a member of the Municipal Securities Regulating Board (MSRB).

Cost of Retirement

Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.

Federal Income Tax

This calculator can help you estimate your annual federal income tax liability.

Impact of Inflation

Estimate the future cost of an item based on today’s prices and the rate of inflation you expect.

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Getting Something for Giving

Charitable trusts may help your charity of choice while also providing you with potential tax benefits.

Most Recoveries Are Announced Months After They Begin

Because it can take so long for the National Bureau of Economic Research to determine when a recession began or ended, people who delay financial decisions until they are certain a recession is over are at a disadvantage because they may be operating on old information.

Working for Social Security

There's nothing wrong with wanting to work in retirement, but if you decide to earn some extra income, make sure you understand how it will affect your Social Security benefits.

Save More to Have More

There's one solution to a retirement savings shortfall that is so simple you might never have given it serious consideration: Set aside more of your current income. Even if you believe that you are currently saving as much as possible toward retirement, you might change your mind after you run the numbers.

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