Welcome to Potomac Asset Strategies
Today’s economic environment presents many challenges. But along with these challenges comes opportunities and potential rewards for those who can identify long-term trends.
Whether you’re facing retirement—or looking to better understand certain investment ideas—we can help you address your most pressing money questions.
Our first priority is your overall financial success. We want to learn more about your personal situation, identify your dreams and goals, and understand your tolerance for risk. Long-term relationships that encourage open and honest communication have been the cornerstone of my foundation of success.
Our site is filled with educational videos, articles, presentations, and calculators designed to help you learn more about the world of personal finance. As you search my website, send me a note regarding any questions you may have about any particular investment concepts or products. We'll get back to you quickly with a thoughtful answer.
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Password Protection Strategies
Simple steps may help you foil hackers and protect your privacy.
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
Longer, healthier living can put greater stress on retirement assets; the bucket approach may be one answer.
Investments
You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.
Getting a Head Start on College Savings
A few strategies that may help you prepare for the cost of higher education.
9 Facts About Social Security
There are things about Social Security that might surprise you.
Traditional vs. Roth IRA
One or the other? Perhaps both traditional and Roth IRAs can play a part in your retirement plans.
Orchestrating Your Retirement Accounts
Getting the instruments of your retirement to work in concert may go far in realizing the retirement you imagine.
Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is the Right Time
Tax preparation may be the perfect time to give the household budget a check-up.
Understanding the Alternate Valuation Date
Executors can value the estate on the date of death, or on its six-month anniversary —the “Alternate Valuation Date."
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Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payments
See how switching to bi-weekly mortgage payments could reduce interest and shorten your loan.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Estimate potential long-term care costs and what coverage may help address them.
Historical Inflation
See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Compare how the same contribution grows differently in taxable versus tax-deferred accounts.
Annuity Comparison
Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.
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Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.
Safeguard Your Digital Estate
If you died, what would happen to your email archives, social profiles and online accounts?
Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job
This video explores what to do with retirement accounts when you move on from your job.
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
Making Your Tax Bracket Work
Have you explored all your options when it comes to managing your taxable income?