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Richard C. Ferguson,
MBA, CLTC

Financial Planner
Financial Services Representative

Your Life...   Your Way.   Plan It.  Live It. 

I can help make it happen…

As a MetLife Financial Planner, I am dedicated to helping my clients build secure financial futures. To do it right takes commitment and planning and the services of a capable financial professional like me.

I have the resources and knowledge to help you develop and implement a sound financial strategy.

My job is to assist you in mapping out your financial goals and to select the appropriate products to help you work toward your objectives. Through MetLife and its affiliates, I can offer a broad range of financial products and services.

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I am licensed and registered to offer products and services in [CA, IN, MI, MO]. Licenses and registrations will vary by representative and some representatives may be licensed and registered in additional states. Please contact this office for further information.

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Savings Accumulation

Estimate the future value of your current savings.

Tax-Deferred Savings

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

Roth IRA Conversion

This calculator can help you determine whether you should consider converting to a Roth IRA.

Impact of Inflation

Estimate the future cost of an item based on today’s prices and the rate of inflation you expect.

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Evaluating Life Insurance Needs

It's a good idea for people to evaluate their life insurance coverage to help ensure it keeps pace with their needs. Not only do major life events affect the amount of coverage that may be needed, but inflation can reduce the purchasing power of the death benefit and a greater benefit may be needed to cover estate taxes and other debts.

Fixed for Life

More than 40% of Americans ages 36 and older are at risk of running out of money in retirement, according to a retirement readiness study. In fact, almost one-third of people with upper-middle incomes and 13% with high incomes may not be able to pay for basic retirement expenses and uninsured health-care costs after two decades in retirement.

Earning Income from Mutual Funds

More than half of working Americans are concerned that they may not have enough money to live comfortably during retirement. Although mutual funds are often thought of as a tool to build savings, they can also be used to generate income. This article examines the potential income benefits of bond funds, equity or stock income funds, and hybrid funds.

HOT TOPIC: Are Housing Troubles Standing in the Way of Growth?

In the wake of past recessions, the housing industry provided a meaningful economic boost. This time around, the pace of the recovery has been more sluggish than expected, and ongoing weakness in the housing sector may be to blame.

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