Karen L Pong, Certified Financial Planner (tm)

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.
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Newsletters
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Naming a Trusted Contact
It may be wise to designate a trusted contact when opening or updating an account at a brokerage or other financial firm. Learn why.
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HOT TOPIC: Is the Yield Curve Signaling a Recession?
An inversion of two-year and 10-year Treasury notes has preceded each recession for 50 years. This article looks at the current yield curve and what it might mean for the economy.
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Home Energy Tax Credits
There are two separate federal tax credits available for home installation of certain energy efficient or clean energy property. Learn more.
Calculators
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Life Insurance
How much life insurance would you need to produce a sufficient income stream for your family?
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Estate Taxes
Use this calculator to estimate the federal estate taxes that could be due on your estate after you die.