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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Strategies for Smarter Giving
In addition to advancing philanthropic goals, strategic charitable donations may offer tax advantages.
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Unpacking the Real Limitations on Unlimited PTO
The prospect of unlimited paid time off may be appealing, but there are also some potential pitfalls to consider.
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Balancing Life in the Sandwich Generation
The day-to-day demands of supporting multiple generations can take a toll, but planning and support might help achieve a workable balance.
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HOT TOPIC: Pressure at the Pump: Will High Gas Prices Shake the U.S. Economy?
This article looks at why gas is so expensive, what it might take to stop the upward trend, and the potential effect of high gas prices on consumers and the broader economy.
Calculators
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Long-Term Care Self Insurance
Will you be able to afford nursing home care?
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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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Life Expectancy
Knowing your likely life expectancy is an important factor in making long-term financial plans.
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Mortgage Acceleration
This calculator can help you determine how soon you can pay off your mortgage.