Understanding Today’s Financial Environment
Welcome, I’m Jo Ann Thibault, a financial professional in Colchester, VT. I understand that individuals face unique challenges as they prepare for retirement. I can help take the mystery out of preparing for today and tomorrow. Whether your goal is saving for retirement, college savings, or estate strategies, my personalized service focuses your needs, wants, and financial goals and objectives.
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Helpful Content
Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is the Right Time
Tax preparation may be the perfect time to give the household budget a check-up.
To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
Will Power
Preparing for the eventual distribution of your assets may not sound enticing. But a will puts the power in your hands.
Is a SEP-IRA Right for Your Business?
For some, the idea of establishing a retirement strategy evokes worries about complicated reporting and administration.
Keep Your Umbrella Handy
Umbrella liability can be a fairly inexpensive way to help shelter current assets and future income from the unexpected.
Spotting Credit Trouble
The wise use of credit is a critical skill. These 10 questions will help you assess your skill level.
Asset Allocation
Consider how your assets are allocated and if that allocation is consistent with your time frame and risk tolerance.
Your Emergency Fund: How Much Is Enough?
Having an emergency fund may help alleviate the stress and worry associated with a financial crisis.
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How Much Home Can I Afford?
With a few simple inputs you can estimate how much of a mortgage you may be able to obtain.
What's My Potential Estate Tax?
This calculator helps estimate your federal estate tax liability.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you have the potential to earn during your working years.
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Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
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The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
Your DNA Test
If you have a family that relies on your income, it’s critical to know what their needs would be in the event of your death.
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
Estate Management 101
A will may be only one of the documents you need—and one factor to consider—when it comes to managing your estate.
Women and Retirement
Women are great at multi-tasking. But many drop the ball when preparing for retirement.