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Ward Financial Services, LLC is a full service Financial Planning firm specializing in Investment Planning and Income Tax and Estate Planning.
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Newsletters
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New Auto Loan Interest Deduction Explained
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) provides an annual deduction of up to $10,000 for interest paid on qualifying new auto loans, effective for tax years 2025 through 2028.
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HOT TOPIC: The Iran War, the Economy, and Your Portfolio
This article looks at the economic impact of the war with Iran, including rising oil and gas prices and the potential effects on inflation, investments, and the broader economy.
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Grocery Games: Strategies to Help Stretch Your Food Budget
Food prices have risen more than 22% since the beginning of 2020, but shopping strategically might help households spend less on groceries.
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HOT TOPIC: What’s in the New Tax Legislation?
This article provides an overview of some key provisions in the new tax law, commonly called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Calculators
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Long-Term Care Self Insurance
Will you be able to afford nursing home care?
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Required Minimum Distributions
Estimate the annual required distribution from your traditional IRA or former employer's retirement plan after you turn age 73.
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Mortgage Refinancing
Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.
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Taxable Equivalent Yield
Calculate the rate of return you would have to receive from a taxable investment to realize an equivalent tax-exempt yield.