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6645 Delmonico Blvd., Suite 101
Colorado Springs, CO 80919

Phone:

719-266-5335

E-mail:

Elissa Tipps, Chad Tipps, ChFC  and  Don Leander, CFP

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OVER 50 YEARS OF COMBINED INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL ADVICE

DIRECT OFFICE LINE:  (719) 266-5335 
 

"Call about our no-cost, no-obligation financial, retirement and investment planning consultations.  We specialize in broadly-diversified asset allocation strategies to help you better achieve your goals in every kind of market environment."
 

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We trust you will find Financial Planning Strategies a very helpful online location - where you’ll see 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 have created this Web site to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind investing, retirement, tax strategies, estate planning, insurance and wealth preservation. Most important, we hope you see the value of working with a skilled professional - to help you reach your financial goals.

We’re here to help educate you about the basic 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. Be sure to add our site to your list of "favorites" in your Internet browser. We frequently update our information, and we wouldn’t want you to miss any developments in the area of personal finance.

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Explains provisions allowing rebates for home energy efficiency and electrification projects.

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Even small online purchases that are shipped from outside the United States must now pass through customs - and are likely to incur duties.

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As the race among large tech companies to monetize AI hits full throttle, it's worth considering how adoption of AI-enabled technologies might affect the economic prospects of businesses and workers.

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This Cash Flow Analysis form will help you weigh your income vs. your expenses.

This calculator can help you determine whether you should consider converting to a Roth IRA.

Estimate how much would remain after paying income taxes and penalties if you took an early distribution from a retirement plan.

How Long Will Your Funds Last?

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