Design Benefits, Inc

PO BOX 6009
Charlottesville, VA 22906

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434.296.1122

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Welcome to our Web site, where you’ll find a wealth of information in the form of newsletter articles, calculators, and research reports.

We hope your visit will help you understand the opportunities and potential rewards that are available when you take a proactive approach to your personal financial situation. We have created this Web site to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind insurance, investing, retirement, estate planning, and wealth preservation. Most important, we hope you see the value of working with skilled professionals to pursue employee benefits worthy of an "employer of choice".

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Newsletters

Retroactive Social Security Benefits: A Chance to Turn Back Time

Beneficiaries who postpone claiming Social Security past full retirement age have the option of receiving a lump-sum payment for up to six months of benefits when they finally apply.

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No More Groundhog Day for Your Finances: Time for a Financial Wellness Checkup

Financial habits can repeat themselves, month after month and year after year, until we consciously break the pattern.

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Goodbye Passwords, Hello Passkeys

As major tech companies, apps, and websites make passkeys their default security option, itâ€™s likely youâ€™ll be prompted to set them up to help secure your accounts.

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Index Funds: Traditional and Not-So-Traditional

While all index funds attempt to track the performance of a market index, there are hundreds of indexes and at least two alternate approaches to traditional indexing.

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Calculators

Life Expectancy

Knowing your likely life expectancy is an important factor in making long-term financial plans.

Cash Flow Analysis

This Cash Flow Analysis form will help you weigh your income vs. your expenses.

Retirement Portfolio Lifespan

How Long Will Your Funds Last?

Mortgage Refinancing

Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.

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