William F. Hoefer CLU, ChFC, CFPTM

12610 42nd Place N. Suite #100
Plymouth, MN 55442
Phone: 612 978-1043
Fax: 763 744-1151
Email: bhoefer@rfnetwork.org

Michael J. Eggert CLU, ChFC

5350 Hilltop Avenue N. Suite #100
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
Phone: 651-208-7492
Fax: 651-330-2697
Email: meggert@rfnetwork.org

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Risk Tolerance
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Estate Taxes
Use this calculator to estimate the federal estate taxes that could be due on your estate after you die.

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Tracking the Rise of Target-Date Funds
Investments in target-date funds have grown during the last decade. They are often the default choice in employer-sponsored retirement plans and viewed favorably by some investors for their helpful approach to asset allocation. This article explains the advantages and disadvantages of these funds and cautions potential investors about several common misconceptions.

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?

Favorable Dividend and Capital Gains Tax Rates Extended—for Now
The 2010 Tax Relief Act extended the 15% maximum tax rates on qualified dividends and long-term capital gains through December 31, 2012. But without further legislation, dividends will be taxed at ordinary income tax rates and capital gains tax rates will return to 20% (23.8% for investors in the two highest tax brackets) in 2013.

Retaining MVPs with Executive Bonus Life Insurance
An economic recovery is likely to bring more job opportunities to top performers, but it could prove costly for businesses to replace productive employees who decide to leave. An executive bonus plan funded with cash-value life insurance can be used to reward and retain an organization's most valuable employees.

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Market Watch
  February 10, 2012 @ 06:11 AM

Dow Jones Industrials 12,890.46 + 6.51
Nasdaq Composite 2,927.23 + 11.37
S&P 500 1,351.95 + 1.99
NYSE Composite 8,081.25 - 1.73
10 Year Treasury Note 2.05 + 0.07
Wilshire 5000 14,228.05 + 17.74


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