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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Making Sense Of A Home Warranty
Understanding the value of a home warranty.
Understanding the Alternate Valuation Date
Executors can value the estate on the date of death, or on its six-month anniversary —the “Alternate Valuation Date."
White Elephant Inheritance
This article deals with how one might deal with a burdensome inheritance.
Personal Finance Calendar
Use this handy calendar to remember the year’s most important financial dates.
Spotting Credit Trouble
The wise use of credit is a critical skill. These 10 questions will help you assess your skill level.
The Sequence of Returns
A look at how variable rates of return impact investors over time.
5 Benefits of Working in Retirement
Here are 5 reasons why you may consider working through retirement.
Types of Stock Market Analysis
Most stock market analysis falls into three broad groups: Fundamental, technical, and sentimental. Here’s a look at each.
The Five Basics of Financial Literacy
How literate are you when it comes to your finances? Brush up with these five basics.
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Credit Card Payoff
Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.
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
Student Loan Refinance Calculator
Compare your current student loan terms to a potential refinance to see if it makes sense.
Debt vs. Investment
Weigh the potential outcomes of paying off debt versus directing those dollars elsewhere.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Estimate potential long-term care costs and what coverage may help address them.
Federal Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Estimate your potential federal capital gains tax liability on the sale of an asset.
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Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
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.
An Arm and a Leg
A visit to the hospital can be painful, for both your body and your wallet. Don't let it be more painful than it has to be.
Working With A Financial Professional
A financial professional is an invaluable resource to help you untangle the complexities of whatever life throws at you.
Safeguard Your Digital Estate
If you died, what would happen to your email archives, social profiles and online accounts?
The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.