Lowcountry Retirement Services

Our goal is helping you define and execute a sound financial life plan based on your individual goals.

Welcome to the Lowcountry Retirement Services Web site, where you’ll find a wealth of information in the form of newsletter articles, calculators, and research reports. 

Lowcountry Retirement Services hopes 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. Lowcountry Retirement Services has 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, Lowcountry Retirement Sevices hopes you see the value of working with skilled professionals to pursue your financial goals.

Lowcountry Retirement Services is here to help educate you about the basic concepts of life planning as a fresh approach to financial management; to help you learn more about who we are; and to give you fast, easy access to market performance data. Lowcountry Retirement Services hopes you take advantage of this resource and visit us often. Be sure to add the Lowcountry Retirement Services site to your list of "favorites" in your Internet browser. Lowcountry Retirement Services frequently updates our information, and we wouldn’t want you to miss any developments in the area of personal finance.

Net Worth

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

College Funding

Use this calculator to estimate the cost of your child’s education, based on the variables you input.

Savings Accumulation

Estimate the future value of your current savings.

Cost of Retirement

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

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Preparing to Turn the Corner

What happens to a multiple-owner business when one of them chooses to retire or must leave suddenly for some other reason? Death, disability, divorce, & bankruptcy are just a few of the events that can affect one owner and threaten the future of the business. This article discusses the reasons why it may make sense for a small business to have a buy-sell agreement in place.

HOT TOPIC: Understanding the Three New U.S. Trade Agreements

Congress recently approved trade agreements with South Korea, Columbia, and Panama. They are the first U.S. trade agreements in four years. This article examines the pros and cons of the agreements and how they may stimulate the U.S. economy.

Managing Cash When Interest Rates Are Low

It's generally a good idea to keep three to six months of income in an emergency fund, but where should cash be kept when interest rates are low? This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of savings accounts, certificates of deposit, and money market funds.

The Financial State of the States

Many state and local governments have struggled with lower tax receipts and large budget deficits — during and after the recession. This article offers a closer look at the financial pressures facing the states and how the methods used to address budget shortfalls could ultimately serve as a drag on the national economy.

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