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 With the expertise of your First Investment Services Representative and the convenience of a full-service firm at your command, achieving financial independence can be more than just a dream.  We're ready to help you turn your financial goals into a reality.

Your First Investment Services Representative is prepared to assist you with a broad selection of products through Investment Professionals, Inc.:

Mutual Funds Life Insurance
Unit Investment Trusts   Long-Term Care Insurance
Fixed and Variable Annuities IRA's and Roth IRA's
Stocks  Fee-Based Asset Management
Bonds  Exchange-Traded Funds (EFT's)

   
Calculators

Life Expectancy

Knowing your likely life expectancy is an important factor in making long-term financial plans.

Impact of Inflation

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

College Funding

Use this calculator to estimate the cost of your child’s education, based on the variables you input.

Federal Income Tax

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

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Newsletters

What Do Price/Earnings Ratios Really Have to Offer?

It's not hard to find the price/earnings ratios of publicly traded companies or even the market as a whole reported in the news. Unfortunately, it may be difficult to understand what the numbers mean without the ability to make meaningful comparisons.

The Financial State of the States

Many state and local governments have struggled with lower tax receipts and large budget deficits — during and after the recession. This article offers a closer look at the financial pressures facing the states and how the methods used to address budget shortfalls could ultimately serve as a drag on the national economy.

Bring Your Life Insurance Home From Work

Only 44% of American households have individual life insurance, a 50-year low. Many workers have life insurance as an employee benefit, however relying on a group policy could mean that coverage ends should a worker's job situation change. This article examines the benefits of term individual insurance and permanent life insurance.

There’s Still Time to Catch Up

Worker confidence in affording a comfortable retirement fell to a record low in 2011, but investors aged 50 and older may be able to make up for lost time by maximizing contributions to retirement plans and taking advantage of catch-up contribution limits. The accompanying chart shows the potential difference in accumulation by taking advantage of catch-up contributions.

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