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The Retirement Specialists

Questions about retirement? This website is packed with useful tools to help you prepare for retirement or manage your retirement finances going forward.

Bivin & Associates, Inc. "The Retirement Specialists" offers useful calculators, helpful tips and articles and quick links to other useful websites.

Through our website, you are provided secure on-line access to your account(s).

We hope the Bivin & Associates, Inc. website will become a sustaining resource for you and your family.

NOTE: Before proceeding further, please be advised that this web site is operated by a registered representative associated with SagePoint Financial, Inc., a registered Broker/Dealer, Member FINRA/SIPC. The web site owner(s)is licensed and registered to discuss with or offer investment & financial services & products only to residents of the states within which the owner(s) is licensed. Securities related services may not be provided to individuals residing in any other state. The information offered is for informative purposes only. None of this information is to be construed as an offer to buy or sell securities referred to within or otherwise. Neither the owner(s) of this web site nor SagePoint Financial, Inc. makes any guarantee as to the accuracy or completeness of this information

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Roth IRA Conversion

This calculator can help you determine whether you should consider converting to a Roth IRA.

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How much do you need to save each year to meet your long-term financial goals?

Mortgage Refinancing

Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.

Capital Gains Taxes

Estimate short-term and long-term federal capital gains taxes

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Investment in the Roth IRA has been growing dramatically. Fueling the growth of this popular investment vehicle are tax-free distributions in retirement and no mandatory withdrawals due to age. Compare the trade-offs of Roth IRAs with traditional IRAs, including eligibility limitations, annual contribution limits, and withdrawal considerations.

Understanding the Appeal of Mutual Funds for High-Income Households

Mutual fund ownership increases directly with household income. In fact, 81% of households with incomes of $200,000 or more own mutual funds. What is it about mutual funds that attracts affluent investors?

The Financial State of the States

Many state and local governments have struggled with lower tax receipts and large budget deficits — during and after the recession. This article offers a closer look at the financial pressures facing the states and how the methods used to address budget shortfalls could ultimately serve as a drag on the national economy.

GDP: Measuring the Economy

It's likely you've heard a lot about the gross domestic product (GDP) if you follow the news. But what is its impact on the national economy and how has the Great Recession impacted the GDP? This primer explains the numbers behind the GDP and what it ultimately tells us about the economic health of the nation.

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Market Watch

May 19, 2012 @ 09:13 PM

Dow Jones Industrials	12,369.38	- 73.11
Nasdaq Composite	2,778.79	- 34.90
S&P 500	1,295.22	- 9.64
NYSE Composite	7,427.74	- 52.69

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