At David J. Fender & Associates Inc.,
We offer a variety of services including complex tax preparation, accounting services, as well as comprehensive investment planning*. In addition to preparing and filing your tax return, we can assist in developing a unique plan that takes into account your financial circumstances, tax status, and can implement a broad variety of strategies for your college, retirement, insurance, and estate planning goals.
We offer our clients a multifaceted approach to address their growing financial challenges.
*These services are offered by David J. Fender through his affiliation with HD Vest.
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Understanding Marginal Income Tax Brackets
An inside look at how marginal income tax brackets work.
The Facts About Income Tax
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Estimating the Cost of College
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Split Annuity Strategy
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All Muni Bonds Are Not Created Equal
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A Look at Diversification
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Personal Finance Tips for Military Families
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Countdown to College
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Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you have the potential to earn during your working years.
Annuity Comparison
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Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
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Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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The Cost of Procrastination
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What Smart Investors Know
Smart investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
Social Security: By the Numbers
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Exit Strategies of the Rich and Famous
Estate conservation is too important to put off. Do you have a smart exit strategy?