Design Benefits, Inc

PO BOX 6009
Charlottesville, VA 22906

Phone:

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".

We’re here to help educate you about the basic concepts of financial management; to help you learn more about who we are; and to give you fast, easy access to market performance data. We hope you take advantage of this resource and visit us often. Be sure to add our site to your list of "favorites" in your Internet browser. We frequently update our information, and we wouldn’t want you to miss any developments in the area of personal finance.

Newsletters

Navigating Medicare Open Enrollment

Reviews annual enrollment dates and options for Medicare participants.

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Could Employee Ownership Be Part of Your Succession Plan?

Explains benefits of employee-stock ownership plans for succession planning.

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Investing with Market Cap in Mind

Shows how combining small-, mid- and large-cap funds enhances diversification.

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Consider Munis for Tax-Free Income

Notes record issuance of municipal bonds and their tax-exempt appeal.

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Calculators

Mortgage Refinancing

Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.

Retirement Portfolio Lifespan

How Long Will Your Funds Last?

Required Minimum Distributions

Estimate the annual required distribution from your traditional IRA or former employers retirement plan after you turn age 73.

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.

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