Welcome to an Entirely Different Financial Experience:
At Money Counts, we offer you access to personal cash flow management strategies which are intended to help you enjoy the money you have now - as well as to provide savings for retirement.
In our individual consulting sessions with you, we want you to understand how you could be able to unleash your money’s hidden potential – and obtain more of what you want - with the money you already have!
Money Counts...
Personal Cash Flow Planning for a Fluid World...
At Money Counts, we believe that cash flow can be more important than money in the bank. What is important is discovering how you can use that money to generate the cash you need. We want to assist you with your ability to improve your life style and build for your future. At Money Counts, we want you to feel it can be simple and fun to take charge of your cash flow. We will help you develop a cash flow strategy that allows flexibility for your money to be available when you need it -this year, 5, 10, or 20 years from now.
Success is not about the money you have in the bank – it is about enabling you to live the life you want - now and in the future.
Deborah Peterson
PRESIDENT
Deborah Anne Peterson - NC License # 3520737
Deborah Anne Peterson - CA Insurance License #0D24694
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The Anatomy of an Index
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Investing with Your Heart
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When to Self-Insure
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Debt Stress
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Earnings for All Seasons
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Filing Final Tax Returns for the Deceased
The federal government requires deceased individuals to file a final income tax return.
Rebalancing Your Portfolio
Over time, different investments' performances can shift a portfolio’s intent and risk profile. Rebalancing may be critical.
Insuring Your Business Against Cyber Liability
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Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
This calculator helps determine your pre-tax and after-tax dividend yield on a particular stock.
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5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
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Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now
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When Special Care Is Needed: The Special Needs Trust
A special needs trust helps care for a special needs child when you’re gone.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.