Retirement Planning Associates, Westlake Village, CA

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’re here to help educate you about the concepts of financial management; to help you learn more about who we are; and to give you fast, easy access to market performance data. We hope you take advantage of this resource and visit us often.

Cost of Retirement

Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.

Impact of Inflation

Estimate the future cost of an item based on today’s prices and the rate of inflation you expect.

Federal Income Tax

This calculator can help you estimate your annual federal income tax liability.

Mortgage Refinancing

Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.

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Hot Topic: 2010: The Year of the Roth Conversion?

Starting in 2010, anyone, regardless of income, can convert retirement plan assets to a Roth IRA.

HOT TOPIC: Does the Estate Tax Have a Future?

For the first time since 1915, the federal government has no law in place to tax large estates when they are transferred to heirs. But will Congress allow the estate tax repeal to stand?

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