Understanding Today’s Financial Environment
Welcome, I’m Alan Nishimoto, a financial professional in Honolulu, Hawaii. We understand that individuals face unique challenges as they prepare for retirement. We can help take the mystery out of preparing for today and tomorrow. Whether your goal is saving for retirement, college savings, or estate strategy, our personalized service focuses on your needs, wants, and financial goals and objectives.
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Helpful Content
Glossary of Scam Terms
A helpful glossary of current scams.
Estate Strategies of the Rich and Famous
The examples of famous celebrities underline the need for a clear estate strategy.
Building Your Legacy
A four-step framework for building a personal legacy.
What to Look for in an Extended-Care Policy
Here’s a list of 8 questions to ask that may help you better understand the costs and benefits of extended-care insurance.
Put It in a Letter
A letter of instruction provides additional and more personal information regarding your estate.
What’s Your Investment IQ?
You make decisions for your portfolio, but how much do you really know about the products you buy? Try this quiz
Best-Performing Asset Classes
Bonds may outperform stocks one year only to have stocks rebound the next.
Dog Bites Neighbor. Now What?
Even dogs have bad days. So, what happens when your dog bites a neighbor or passing pedestrian?
Do You Owe The AMT?
If you want to avoid potential surprises at tax time, it may make sense to know where you stand when it comes to the AMT.
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Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Compare how the same contribution grows differently in taxable versus tax-deferred accounts.
Federal Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Estimate your potential federal capital gains tax liability on the sale of an asset.
Monthly Budget
Track your monthly income and expenses to get a clearer view of your cash flow.
Historical Inflation
See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
Compare the true costs of buying versus leasing a vehicle to find the better fit for you.
Debt vs. Investment
Weigh the potential outcomes of paying off debt versus directing those dollars elsewhere.
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Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
Estate Management 101
A will may be only one of the documents you need—and one factor to consider—when it comes to managing your estate.
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
Your DNA Test
A Detailed Needs Analysis (DNA) can be a simple way to care for loved ones, no matter what the future may hold.
Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.