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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Rebalancing Your Portfolio
Over time, different investments' performances can shift a portfolio’s intent and risk profile. Rebalancing may be critical.
Wedding Budget Calculator
Estimate total wedding costs and see how different choices affect your overall budget.
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
Glossary of Scam Terms
A helpful glossary of current scams.
Is Term Life Insurance for You?
Term insurance is the simplest form of life insurance. Here's how it works.
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
Longer, healthier living can put greater stress on retirement assets; the bucket approach may be one answer.
Gap Insurance for Leased Cars
If you’re thinking of leasing a new car, then you shouldn’t forget about gap insurance.
Do Your Kids Know The Value of a Silver Spoon?
You taught them how to read and how to ride a bike, but have you taught your children how to manage money?
Debt Stress
There’s a link between debt and stress.
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Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
What Rate Would I Need to Earn on My Savings?
Work backwards from your savings goal to find the rate of return you'd need to get there.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator
Calculate your debt-to-income ratio to understand how lenders may view your financial health.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
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Finding the Balance
The sandwich generation faces unique challenges. For many, meeting needs is a matter of finding a balance.
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
Behavioral Finance
An amusing and whimsical look at behavioral finance best practices for investors.
Exit Strategies of the Rich and Famous
Estate conservation is too important to put off. Do you have a smart exit strategy?
When Markets React
When markets shift, experienced investors stick to their strategy.
When Do You Need a Will?
When do you need a will? The answer is easy: Right Now.