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.
We’re here to help educate you about the basic concepts of wealth management; to help you learn more about who we are; and to give you fast, easy access to market performance data. We hope you take advantage of this resource and visit us often. Be sure to add our site to your list of "favorites" in your Internet browser. We frequently update our information, and we wouldn’t want you to miss any developments in the area of personal finance.
Newsletters
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Unpacking the Real Limitations on Unlimited PTO
The prospect of unlimited paid time off may be appealing, but there are also some potential pitfalls to consider.
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Midyear Checkup: Can You Contribute More to Your Retirement Plan?
With traditional pensions in decline, it’s up to the individual employee to build retirement savings in a work-based account.
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REITs Offer Income and Diversification
Most broad stock funds contain real estate investment trusts (REITs), but for a more strategic approach, investors can choose from a variety of REIT funds and individual REITs.
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Financial Tools That Can Help Americans with Disabilities
Special needs trusts and ABLE accounts can help disabled individuals establish financial independence and save for the future without losing access to critical government benefits.
Calculators
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Net Worth
A balance sheet summarizes your assets and liabilities and reveals your net worth.
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IRA Eligibility
Use this calculator to determine whether you qualify for the different types of IRAs.
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Life Expectancy
Knowing your likely life expectancy is an important factor in making long-term financial plans.
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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.