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At Hill & Associates, we want to help you create your personal success roadmap, designed to guide you to your desired financial destination. We seek to simplify complex financial terms and investment options, offer honest advice, and help you to navigate whatever financial complexities life happens to send your way. By offering ongoing education, we strive to empower you to confidently make decisions and to take an active role in your financial strategies.
Based in Syracuse, New York, we work with clients throughout the country. In everything we do, our goal is to passionately serve you by nurturing lifelong relationships built on trust and performance. Contact us
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The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
To Catch a Thief
Having your identity stolen may result in financial loss plus the cost of trying to restore your good name.
Split Annuity Strategy
Here's one strategy that combines two different annuities to generate income and rebuild principal.
Choosing a Business Structure
Entrepreneurs all face the same question, “Which business structure should I adopt?”
Putting a Price Tag On Your Health
Being healthy not only makes you feel good, it may also help you financially.
What to Look for in Personal Finance Apps
An increasing number have been developed to help individuals with their personal finances.
How Retirement Spending Changes With Time
It can be difficult for clients to imagine how much they’ll spend in retirement. This short, insightful article is useful for jumpstarting a conversation about retirement spending, spending habits, and potential medical costs.
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Interested in a Fuel Efficient Car?
Estimate how many months it may take to recover the out-of-pocket costs when buying a more efficient vehicle.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
Impact of Taxes and Inflation
Estimate the potential impact taxes and inflation can have on the purchasing power of an investment.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
What's My Potential Estate Tax?
This calculator helps estimate your federal estate tax liability.
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5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
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Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
How to Retire Early
Retiring early sounds like a dream come true, but it’s important to take a look at the cold, hard facts.
Estate Management 101
A will may be only one of the documents you need—and one factor to consider—when it comes to managing your estate.
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.
Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot
There are a few things to consider when buying or leasing your next vehicle.