Newman Dignan

Registered Investment Advisors

Welcome to our Web site, where you’ll find a wealth of information in the form of newsletter articles, calculators, and research reports.



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. Newman Dignan & Sheerar has created this Web site to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind 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.

Savings Goals

How much do you need to save each year to meet your long-term financial goals?

Cost of Retirement

Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.

Net Worth

A balance sheet summarizes your assets and liabilities and reveals your net worth.

Required Minimum Distributions

Estimate the annual required distribution from your traditional IRA or former employer's retirement plan after you turn age 70.

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The Election and Your Money

In this year’s election, there are issues, such as energy, free trade, and inflation, playing a role that could have a significant effect on investors and consumers over the next four years.

Good Time to Keep Going

Inflation is rising. Home prices are falling. Oil and stock prices are volatile. Could this be a good time to ramp up your retirement savings? You might be surprised at the answer.

Doing Fine in '09?

Considering the market volatility over the past few months, will we see an improvement in 2009 economic conditions?

Can You Count on Disability Income?

Disability income insurance replaces a percentage of your salary if you should experience a disability that makes it impossible for you to continue working.

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