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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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These are the opinions of Loring Ward and not necessarily those of Cambridge, are for informational purposes only, and should not be construed or acted upon as individualized investment advice
Newsletters
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A New Year, A New Opportunity to Save with a 529 Plan
This article explains how a 529 plan can help a family save for college, including recent changes that have made these plans more flexible.
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All Eyes on the Earnings Picture
Earnings season can be a volatile period for stocks. As investors digest and respond to new data, the marketplace rewards some companies and punishes others.
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Debit or Credit — What’s the Difference?
This article explains why it may be better to use a credit card for certain transactions, as long as the bill is paid on time to avoid interest charges.
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Leave a Lasting Gift with an Ethical Will
An ethical will, also called a legacy letter, can tell a personal story and communicate beliefs and life lessons to family, friends, or community.
Calculators
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Net Worth
A balance sheet summarizes your assets and liabilities and reveals your net worth.
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Cost of Retirement
Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.
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Long-Term Care Self Insurance
Will you be able to afford nursing home care?
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Mortgage Refinancing
Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.