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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4 Elements of an Estate Strategy
Learn about the importance of having an estate strategy in this helpful and informative video.
Debt vs. Investment
Weigh the potential outcomes of paying off debt versus directing those dollars elsewhere.
Emerging Market Opportunities
What are your options for investing in emerging markets?
Problems with Probate
Probate can be a completely public process, or it can be managed to include as little information as possible.
Global vs. International: What’s the Difference?
International funds invest in non-U.S. markets, while global funds may invest in U.S. stocks alongside non-U.S. stocks.
Money Draining Food Myths
These food myths will really put a drain on your wallet.
Types of Stock Market Analysis
Most stock market analysis falls into three broad groups: Fundamental, technical, and sentimental. Here’s a look at each.
Putting a Price Tag On Your Health
Being healthy not only makes you feel good, it may also help you financially.
Errors and Omissions Insurance
E&O insurance is specifically designed to protect you, or your company, from the risk of a client’s dissatisfaction.
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How Much Home Can I Afford?
Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.
Credit Card Payoff
Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.
The Power of Interest - How Long Will it take My Money to Do
Use the Rule of 72 to estimate how long it takes your money to double at a given rate.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator
Calculate your debt-to-income ratio to understand how lenders may view your financial health.
What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
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Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart
Do you have causes that you want to support with donations?
Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities
What is your plan for health care during retirement?
The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
When Special Care Is Needed: The Special Needs Trust
A special needs trust helps care for a special needs child when you’re gone.
Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.