Holistic Financial & Retirement Group - Not just money.
Swan Shen, CFP®, ChFC®, CRPC®, MBA
Certified Financial Planner®, Chartered Financial Consultant®,
Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor®,
Master of Business Administration
President of Holistic Financial & Retirement Group
Welcome to our Web site, where you’ll find a wealth of information in the form of newsletter articles, calculators, and research reports.
We hope your visit will help you understand the opportunities and potential rewards that are available when you take a proactive approach to your personal financial situation. We have created this Web site to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind insurance, investing, retirement, estate planning, and wealth preservation. Most important, we hope you see the value of working with skilled professionals to pursue your financial goals.
We’re here to help educate you about the basic concepts of financial and retirement planning; to help you learn more about who we are; and to give you fast, easy access to some financial tools. We hope you take advantage of this resource and visit us often. Be sure to add our site to your list of "favorites" in your Internet browser. We frequently update our information, and we wouldn’t want you to miss any developments in the area of personal finance.
Newsletters
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Breaking Down Clean Vehicle Tax Credits for Business Owners
Business owners may be able to claim one of two new federal tax credits to help offset the cost to purchase certain clean vehicles.
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Why Buy Life Insurance During Unsettled Economic Times?
This article looks at four good reasons why life insurance can be especially helpful in a challenging economy.
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Leave a Lasting Gift with an Ethical Will
An ethical will, also called a legacy letter, can tell a personal story and communicate beliefs and life lessons to family, friends, or community.
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Do You Have These Key Estate Planning Documents?
This article provides an overview of four estate planning documents that almost everyone should have: a durable power of attorney, a medical directive, a will, and a letter of instruction.
Calculators
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Tax-Deferred Savings
Compare the potential future value of tax-deferred investments to that of taxable investments.
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Savings Goals
How much do you need to save each year to meet your long-term financial goals?
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Required Minimum Distributions
Estimate the annual required distribution from your traditional IRA or former employer's retirement plan after you turn age 73.
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Impact of Inflation
Estimate the future cost of an item based on today’s prices and the rate of inflation you expect.