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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

  • Do You Know Your Medicare Coverage Options?

    There are two ways to obtain Medicare coverage: Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage. Here’s how they work.

  • Breaking Down the Numbers: The Soaring U.S. National Debt

    As of March 2025, the U.S. national debt was a record $36.21 trillion, while the 2024 deficit of $1.83 trillion was the third-highest on record.

  • Are You Missing the Bull’s-Eye with a Target-Date Fund?

    Two out of three 401(k) participants have assets in a target-date fund, but many may not fully understand how these “all-in-one” funds work.

  • Look Out for Observation Care

    The use of observation care, during which a patient may be in a hospital room with hospital services but is not officially admitted, has raised concerns for both patients and providers.

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Calculators

  • Net Worth

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

  • Impact of Inflation

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

  • Cost of Retirement

    Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.

  • Tax-Deferred Savings

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

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