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
Crowdfunding—Capital for the 21st Century
Crowdfunding continues to gain momentum as more people search the Internet for financing and fundraising alternatives.
Catch-Up Contributions
Workers 50+ may make contributions to their qualified retirement plans above the limits imposed on younger workers.
Tips for Finding Care for Your Special-Needs Child
The care of special-needs children continues into their adult years, and may survive the passing of their parents.
Stop Wasting Money
One way to find money is to examine your current spending habits and eliminate money wasters.
The Economic Journey of Your Morning Coffee
Few contemplate the complex journey that brought their coffee from farm to kitchen table.
Yours, Mine and Ours: Estate Strategies for Second Marriages
Second marriages are a trigger event to revisit any existing estate strategies.
Eight Mistakes That Can Upend Your Retirement
There are common mistakes you can avoid when saving for retirement.
Social Security: The Elephant in the Room
Some people wonder if Social Security will remain financially sound enough to pay the benefits they are owed.
Money Draining Food Myths
These food myths will really put a drain on your wallet.
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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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Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
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.
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The Rule of 72
Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure it out.
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Do you know these three personal finance sayings?
Surprises
Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.
Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities
What is your plan for health care during retirement?
Investments
You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.
Coaches
Coaches have helped you your whole life, in ways big and small. We’d like to be one of them.