Retirement & Estate Planning Specialists
Equity Development Corporation offers a full range of wealth management and financial planning services for individuals and businesses. To learn more about our firm, what makes us different, and to explore other financial areas in which we provide expertise, select the About tab above.
Rick Wheeler, President
Helpful Content
Four Steps to Valuing an Estate
Determining the value of your estate, or for someone who has passed away, can be a complex undertaking.
Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
Three Key Questions to Answer Before Taking Social Security
When to start? Should I continue to work? How can I maximize my benefit?
Protecting Your Business from the Loss of a Key Person
Business owners may be able to protect themselves from the financial consequences of losing a key employee.
How Big is Money?
Learn a little about worldwide currency in this fun infographic
Should You Borrow from Your 401(k)?
Does it make sense to borrow from my 401(k) to pay off debt or to make a major purchase?
All Muni Bonds Are Not Created Equal
Gaining a better understanding of municipal bonds makes more sense than ever.
Raising Healthy Children
Healthy habits are one of the greatest gifts to give your child.
Please Leave Home Without It
Concerns over identity theft continue to grow, especially with data breaches at major companies and financial institutions.
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Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
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Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
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Emerging Market Opportunities
What are your options for investing in emerging markets?
Where Is the Market Headed?
We all know the stock market can be unpredictable. We all want to know, “What’s next for the financial markets?”
Exit Strategies of the Rich and Famous
Estate conservation is too important to put off. Do you have a smart exit strategy?
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. Are you prepared to fill that many days?
The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.