Samuel D. Sigler, CFP

What did it take to become the richest man in Babylon?

The Richest Man in Babylon In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.

Marginal tax bracket and holding period affect capital gains taxes. Learn more.

Capital Gains Tax Estimator Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.

Tax deferral—the secret weapon for savvy investors. How can this powerful tool work for you?

Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.

The you’ve made in your life so far have helped prepare you for the future. We can help, too.

Investments You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.

Do you carry a balance on your credit card? Learn how long it may take to pay off the entire debt.

Paying Off a Credit Card Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.

Generate income and rebuild principal. A powerful one-two punch.

Split Annuity Strategy Here's one strategy that combines two different annuities to generate income and rebuild principal.

In August, stocks rallied, fueled by an improving labor market, strong corporate earnings, and clarity on Fed tapering plans.

Monthly Market Insights | September 2021 Signs of an improving labor market, strong corporate earnings, and more clarity from the Fed on its tapering plans propelled stocks to multiple record highs during August.

It’s possible to avoid these classic traps, with a little preparation.

Retirement Traps to Avoid Beware of these traps that could upend your retirement.

Making objective choices can be tough when investing, but many savvy investors know how to keep their decisions emotion-free.

What Smart Investors Know Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.

Many people consider paying off their mortgage in retirement an easy choice. But have you considered some of these often overlooked points?

Mortgages in Retirement Explore the benefits and drawbacks to paying off your mortgage prior to retirement with this article.

Are you worried about outliving your retirement savings? You are not alone.

My Retirement Savings Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.

Currency has been around for a long time. Here’s a quick lesson.

The History of Currency Currency has been around for a long time. Here’s a quick history lesson.