Brian Branda is a Registered Representative and an Investment Adviser Representative of Equity Services, Inc. Jacqueline Branda is a Registered Representative of Equity Services, Inc.
Securities and investment advisory services are offered solely by Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser, One National Life Drive, Montpelier, Vermont 05604 (802) 229-3900. Branda Financial Services is independent of Equity Services, Inc.
Newsletters
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Beware of These Life Insurance Beneficiary Mistakes
Naming a life insurance policy’s beneficiaries should be a relatively simple task, but there are some situations that can lead to unintended and adverse consequences.
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Setting a Retirement Savings Goal
Only 51% of workers or their spouses have tried to estimate the savings they would need to live comfortably in retirement. This article offers a simple worksheet to help calculate a savings target.
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SECURE 2.0 Makes It Easier to Give and Receive
The SECURE 2.0 Act modified the rules for qualified charitable distributions to allow funding a charitable gift annuity or charitable remainder trust from an IRA.
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Tracking the Fed’s Progress on Disinflation
This article compares the key inflation measures that economists and investors are watching for signs of easing price pressures.
Calculators
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Cost of Retirement
Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.
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Estate Taxes
Use this calculator to estimate the federal estate taxes that could be due on your estate after you die.
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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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Impact of Inflation
Estimate the future cost of an item based on today’s prices and the rate of inflation you expect.