Welcome to Bridge Financial, where you’ll find a wealth of information in the form of newsletter articles, calculators and research reports.
As the name suggests, our mission is to assist you in bridging the stages of life as it relates to wealth accumulation and preservation, insurance, retirement planning and estate planning.
Specific to retirement income planning, please click on Strategic Retirement Planning in About Us on the tab above.
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Newsletters
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Variable Annuities: Strategies to Help Counter Retirement Risks
Unlike retirement accounts, there are no federal contribution limits for variable annuities, and the investment gains won’t be taxed until they are withdrawn.
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Keeping Cool in Volatile Markets
Overreacting to market movements or trying to “time the market” by guessing its future direction can create additional risk that could negatively affect long-term portfolio performance.
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Foreign Stocks Outperformed in 2025
Although U.S. stocks have provided a higher return over the past 20 years, foreign stocks outperformed in seven of those years, including 2025.
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Online Shopping in the Tariff Era
Even small online purchases that are shipped from outside the United States must now pass through customs — and are likely to incur duties.
Calculators
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Tax-Deferred Savings
Compare the potential future value of tax-deferred investments to that of taxable investments.
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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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Life Insurance
How much life insurance would you need to produce a sufficient income stream for your family?
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Impact of Inflation
Estimate the future cost of an item based on today’s prices and the rate of inflation you expect.