LPL Financial- Robin C. Ballard - Registered Principal
Welcome to my Web site, where you'll find a wealth of information in the form of newsletter articles, calculators, and research reports.
I 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. I 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, I hope you see the value of working with a skilled professional to pursue your financial goals.
I'm here to help educate you about the basic concepts of financial management; to help you learn more about my office; and to give you fast, easy access to market performance data. I hope you take advantage of this resource and visit often. Be sure to add this site to your list of "favorites" in your Internet browser. I frequently update information, and wouldn't want you to miss any developments in the area of personal finance.
Newsletters
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Mega Backdoor Roth: A Tax-Friendly Retirement Strategy for Serious Savers
High earners may not be eligible to contribute to a Roth IRA, but some people can use a workplace plan to save more and create a source of tax-free retirement income.
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Be Storm Smart: How to Prepare for Extreme Weather
More than a quarter of U.S. homes are exposed to severe or extreme weather risk. While homeowners can’t control the forecast, they can take proactive steps to prepare.
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Investing with Market Cap in Mind
Holding stocks in companies of varied sizes through mutual funds or exchange-traded funds could help increase portfolio diversification.
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No More Groundhog Day for Your Finances: Time for a Financial Wellness Checkup
Financial habits can repeat themselves, month after month and year after year, until we consciously break the pattern.
Calculators
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LTCI Cost of Waiting
Estimate the potential cost of waiting to purchase a long-term care insurance policy.
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IRA Eligibility
Use this calculator to determine whether you qualify for the different types of IRAs.
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Lifetime Earnings
This calculator is designed to help you attach a dollar figure to your life’s work.
