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Linda Burns, Certified Financial Fiduciary

322 Frankstown Rd.
Altoona, PA 16602

Phone:

814-940-8300

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Welcome!
 

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 insurance, 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.

Key Tax Law Changes to Higher Education Coming Soon

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes many provisions that affect higher education.

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Strategies for Smarter Giving

In addition to advancing philanthropic goals, strategic charitable donations may offer tax advantages.

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HOT TOPIC: AI Expectations Underpin the Economic Outlook for 2026

This article discusses economic forecasts for 2026 and the trends that are influencing them, including surging AI investment.

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Tips to Help Preserve Your Inheritance

It’s important for heirs to consider how a windfall might be used to strengthen their finances now and over the long term.

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Loan Payoff

How much will it cost to pay off a loan over its lifetime?

Estate Taxes

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

Required Minimum Distributions

Estimate the annual required distribution from your traditional IRA or former employers retirement plan after you turn age 73.

Tax-Deferred Savings

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

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