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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Savings Goals

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Savings Accumulation

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Tax-Deferred Savings

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

Cost of Retirement

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

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Newsletters

What Kind of Investor Are You?

Although most Americans seem to understand that investment involves risk, there is a wide spectrum in how much risk each investor is willing to assume. Among the factors to consider are comfort level, time horizon, and net worth. This article helps investors to consider their appropriate level of risk.

Tips for Surviving the Estate Tax

The federal estate tax was reinstated retroactively to January 1, 2010, by the 2010 Tax Relief Act. However, the favorable provisions are scheduled to expire at the end of 2012, when estates exceeding $1 million could be subject to the federal levy.

Making Money Market Funds Work for You

Some investors turn to money market funds when they are concerned about market volatility. Although money market funds may carry less risk than stocks, investing in them as a reaction to market volatility also carries the risk of missing out on potential gains when the market begins to recover.

HOT TOPIC: Why Global Investors Are Worried About European Debt

European officials are working on a bailout deal to help debt-laden Greece avoid default, but some are worried a broader eurozone financial crisis may be waiting in the wings. How likely is a Greek sovereign debt default, and how could it affect European and U.S. financial markets?

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