Welcome to William Baker & Associates, Inc., where you’ll find a wealth of information.
We hope 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. We have created this Web site to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind investing, retirement, estate planning, and wealth preservation. Most important, we hope you see the value of working with skilled professionals to pursue your financial goals.
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Newsletters
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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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ETFs Are Closing the Gap with Mutual Funds
Investor demand for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has increased rapidly over the last decade due to attractive features that set them apart from mutual funds.
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Accounts for Two: A Team Approach to Retirement Savings
Even if most of a married couple’s retirement assets reside in different accounts, open communication and teamwork can help them craft a unified retirement strategy.
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Could There Be a Shift from Growth to Value?
While growth stocks have dominated the market for the last two decades, some analysts believe there could be a shift to value stocks, which have outperformed for much of the market’s history.
Calculators
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Credit Card Debt
How Long Will It Take to Pay my Balance?
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Mortgage Acceleration
This calculator can help you determine how soon you can pay off your mortgage.
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Loan Payoff
How much will it cost to pay off a loan over its lifetime?