

Welcome to Bridge Financial, where you’ll find a wealth of information in the form of newsletter articles, calculators and research reports.
As the name suggests, our mission is to assist you in bridging the stages of life as it relates to wealth accumulation and preservation, insurance, retirement planning and estate planning.
Specific to retirement income planning, please click on Strategic Retirement Planning in About Us on the tab above.
Our approach is to build a long-term relationship as you navigate the financial stages of your life.
Our website is one tool to assist you in this process. We hope you take advantage of this 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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Understanding the “No Tax on Tips” Deduction
In 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act established a temporary federal tax deduction to help reduce the tax liability of certain tipped workers.
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Location, Location, Location: The Premium Parents Pay for Top Schools
Homes in neighborhoods with access to top schools tend to cost significantly more than a typical home in the surrounding area.
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Medicare or Medicaid?
It’s easy to confuse Medicare and Medicaid, but there are important differences between the programs.
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New Auto Loan Interest Deduction Explained
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) provides an annual deduction of up to $10,000 for interest paid on qualifying new auto loans, effective for tax years 2025 through 2028.
Calculators
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Tax-Deferred Savings
Compare the potential future value of tax-deferred investments to that of taxable investments.
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Savings Goals
How much do you need to save each year to meet your long-term financial goals?
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Cost of Retirement
Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.
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IRA Eligibility
Use this calculator to determine whether you qualify for the different types of IRAs.
