Understanding Today's Financial Environment
Welcome, we are DS Financial Strategies, a financial services firm in Yardley, PA. We understand that individuals face unique challenges as they build wealth and plan for the future. We can help take the mystery out of preparing for today and tomorrow. Whether your goal is preparing for retirement, saving for college, or managing your estate, our personalized service focuses on your needs, wants, and financial goals and objectives.
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Pay Yourself First
It sounds simple, but paying yourself first can really pay off.
When Should You Take Social Security
Monthly Social Security payments differ substantially depending on when you start receiving benefits.
Choosing a Business Structure
Entrepreneurs all face the same question, “Which business structure should I adopt?”
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
Social Security: Two Benefit Strategies Eliminated
Here are several important changes to Social Security that may impact how and when you can begin taking income benefits.
Donating Art: Taxation Abstraction
The tax rules that govern donating art are complex and confusing. Take a closer look.
Money Draining Food Myths
These food myths will really put a drain on your wallet.
U.S. Personal Savings Rate
What can be learned from the savings rate?
How Stocks Work
Understanding how a stock works is key to understanding your investments.
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Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
What Is My Current Net Worth?
Use this calculator to estimate your net worth by adding up your assets and subtracting your liabilities.
Comparing Investments
This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
Doubling Your Money
This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.
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Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
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A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.
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
Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart
Do you have causes that you want to support with donations? Here are three tips.
Ready for Retirement?
Are you ready for retirement? Here are five words you should consider.
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall Street, the stock market has a long and storied history.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.