MetLife Resources - Indianapolis Financial Pla
MetLife Resources
Office of Michael Schankerman, CFP®, CFS, CASL(TM) & Benjamin Abraham, CFP®, CFS, CASL(TM)


Welcome!

What, exactly, is “financial planning?” There is no right or wrong answer. Each person has his or her own definition. But, we can tell you that we consider “financial planning” to be more than spreadsheets and time tables.

As financial planners, our goal is to help you make informed decisions about issues that affect your financial well-being so you can achieve financial freedom.

We will work with you to help you determine what’s important to you in your life. Together, we’ll create a road map to take you where you want to be. You can count on us to be your guide and trusted advisor.

 

MetLife Resources is a division of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166

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Newsletters

GDP: Measuring the Economy

It's likely you've heard a lot about the gross domestic product (GDP) if you follow the news. But what is its impact on the national economy and how has the Great Recession impacted the GDP? This primer explains the numbers behind the GDP and what it ultimately tells us about the economic health of the nation.

New Opportunity Under the Federal Gift Tax

The 2010 Tax Relief Act raised the lifetime gift-tax exclusion to $5 million. This means it could be a good time to make the most of tax-free gift transfers. If so, it's important to understand the annual and lifetime gift exemption limits, as well as which gifts might not be subject to them.

HOT TOPIC: Looking Ahead in 2012

2011 was a year of slow economic recovery, market volatility, and political conflict over the budget, the national debt, and taxes. All of these challenges continue to face us as we begin the new year. This article presents an overview of some of the issues that bear watching in 2012.

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.

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