Understanding Today's Financial Environment
At Howard Investment Services, 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 you are investing to address your long-term wealth, help protect your family, or attempt to grow your assets, our personalized service focuses your needs, wants, and goals.Our professionals have years of of experience in financial services. We can help you address your needs of today and for many years to come. We look forward to working with you.
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What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.
What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
Starting a Roth IRA for a Teen
This early financial decision could prove helpful over time.
Can I Create a Roth if I’m Over the Income Limit?
Use this article to start conversations about the “backdoor” Roth IRA strategy.
Alternative Investments - Going Mainstream
Alternative investments are going mainstream for accredited investors. It’s critical to sort through the complexity.
Money that Buys Good Health is Never Ill Spent
It's important to make sure your retirement strategy anticipates health-care expenses.
Your Emergency Fund: How Much Is Enough?
Having an emergency fund may help alleviate the stress and worry associated with a financial crisis.
Your Social Security Roadmap
Help clients navigate their Social Security claiming decisions with our interactive roadmap.
Understanding Qualified Charitable Distributions
Use this handy, informative article to help your clients understand Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs).
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The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
Debt vs. Investment
Weigh the potential outcomes of paying off debt versus directing those dollars elsewhere.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
How Much Do I Need To Retire?
How much is enough to retire? It depends on your lifestyle, timeline, and more. Use this calculator to get a personalized est
What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
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Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job
This video explores what to do with retirement accounts when you move on from your job.
Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.
Surprises
Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.
Should You Ever Retire?
A growing number of Americans are pushing back the age at which they plan to retire. Or deciding not to retire at all.
RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.