Design Benefits, Inc

PO BOX 6009
Charlottesville, VA 22906

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434.296.1122

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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

Three Ways to Help Build Financial Resilience

Outlines steps toward handling financial setbacks and emerging stronger.

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Closed-End Funds May Offer Higher Income

Closed-end funds are considered to carry higher risk but may provide a higher income stream than traditional mutual funds holding similar securities.

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HOT TOPIC: AI Expectations Underpin the Economic Outlook for 2026

This article discusses economic forecasts for 2026 and the trends that are influencing them, including surging AI investment.

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Grocery Games: Strategies to Help Stretch Your Food Budget

Provides tips for managing rising food prices through smart shopping.

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Calculators

Mortgage Acceleration

This calculator can help you determine how soon you can pay off your mortgage.

Retirement Plan Early Distribution

Estimate how much would remain after paying income taxes and penalties if you took an early distribution from a retirement plan.

Impact of Inflation

Estimate the future cost of an item based on today’s prices and the rate of inflation you expect.

Life Insurance

How much life insurance would you need to produce a sufficient income stream for your family?

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