Understanding Today’s Financial Environment
Welcome, we are Frederick R. Blair and Jeffery Kirk, financial consultants in Harrisburg, PA. We understand that individuals face unique challenges as they prepare for retirement. We can help take the mystery out of preparing for today and tomorrow. Whether you are investing for retirement, college savings or estate planning, our personalized service focuses your needs, wants, and financial goals and objectives.
Our professionals have years of experience in financial services. We can help you address your needs of today and for many years to come. We look forward to working with you through all stages of your life, please call (717) 695-7809.
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Countering Counterfeit Currency
Combating counterfeiting remains core to preserving the integrity of the nation’s money.
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Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.
Federal Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Estimate your potential federal capital gains tax liability on the sale of an asset.
Tax & Estate Strategies for Married LGBTQ+ Couples
Learn how to maximize your tax and estate strategy as a married member of the LGBTQ+ community.
Financially Savvy at Six Figures
Help your clients with these practical steps to make the most of their six-figure income.
What If You Get Audited?
The chances of an IRS audit aren't that high. And being audited does not necessarily imply that the IRS suspects wrongdoing.
How to Read Your Credit Report
Solve a mystery while learning how important your credit report is with this story-driven interactive.
When to Self-Insure
Choosing to bear the financial burden of an adverse event is called self-insuring. Do you know what that entails?
A Home Insurance Claim: To File Or Not To File
Learn when it may not make sense to file a claim on your home insurance.
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Historical Inflation
See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.
Student Loan Refinance Calculator
Compare your current student loan terms to a potential refinance to see if it makes sense.
What's Your MPG?
Calculate your vehicle's fuel efficiency and see what you're spending on gas annually.
Federal Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Estimate your potential federal capital gains tax liability on the sale of an asset.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Estimate potential long-term care costs and what coverage may help address them.
How Much Do I Need To Retire?
How much is enough to retire? It depends on your lifestyle, timeline, and more. Use this calculator to get a personalized est
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What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
Choosing a Mortgage
Selecting a mortgage isn't an easy process. Get a better understanding of how professionals make the right decisions.
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
Should You Ever Retire?
A growing number of Americans are pushing back the age at which they plan to retire. Or deciding not to retire at all.
Retirement and Quality of Life
Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.