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Richard P. Moran, CFP®
Paul Heising, MBA, CFP®
Lisa McElravey, CFP®
Robert H. Sowder, CFS®, AIF®

21250 Hawthorne Boulevard
Suite 560
Torrance, CA 90503
phone (310) 406-3080
toll-free (866) 406-3080
fax (310) 406-3082
www.smarterdecisions.com

Rich Moran, CFP: rpmoran@smarterdecisions.com
Paul Heising, MBA, CFP: heising@smarterdecisions.com
Lisa McElravey, CFP: lmcelravey@smarterdecisions.com
Robert H. Sowder, CFS: rsowder@smarterdecisions.com CA

Newsletters

  • HOT TOPIC: Moody’s Downgraded U.S. Debt — Does It Matter?

    On May 16, 2025, Moody’s Ratings downgraded U.S. government debt from its highest rating of Aaa to Aa1. This article looks at the reasons for the downgrade and its potential effects.

  • Traditional or Roth Contributions? Think It Through for Future You

    When a workplace retirement plan offers both Traditional and Roth accounts, it may help to understand their key features and distinctions.

  • QLACs: Your Retirement Accounts Can Act Like Pensions

    With a qualified longevity annuity contract, or QLAC, a retiring worker can use a portion of their tax-deferred savings to set up a lifetime income stream that begins at an older age.

  • HOT TOPIC: Tariff Turmoil: The Makings of a Stock Market Correction

    On March 13, 2025, the S&P 500 Index landed in correction territory after a swift drop. An escalating trade war and signs of a slowing economy have unsettled the financial markets.

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Calculators

  • Mortgage Refinancing

    Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.

  • Taxable Equivalent Yield

    Calculate the rate of return you would have to receive from a taxable investment to realize an equivalent tax-exempt yield.

  • Life Expectancy

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

  • Net Worth

    A balance sheet summarizes your assets and liabilities and reveals your net worth.

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