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".

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Newsletters

What Happens to Your Time Horizon at Retirement?

Explores how investment strategy changes once retirement begins.

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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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Life Insurance for Two

Survivorship life insurance may be a cost-effective coverage solution for older couples or business partners.

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Surprise! It’s Retirement Time

Considering some important issues now could provide more options in the event of early retirement.

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Calculators

Home Affordability

Estimate of the maximum amount of financing you can expect to get when you begin house hunting.

Tax-Deferred Savings

Compare the potential future value of tax-deferred investments to that of taxable investments.

Roth IRA Conversion

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

Required Minimum Distributions

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

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