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Vaughn Capital Partners is an independently owned consulting firm with more than 20 years of dedicated personalized service to our clients. Our independence allows us to offer you an unbiased objective approach to serving your insurance and wealth planning needs, through long term tax efficient strategies.

Whether you are just starting to save for your future, or are a seasoned investor, Vaughn Capital Partners has the experience to direct you towards reaching your objectives. We also offer consulting services to business owners and their employees. Our commitment is to always provide unbiased advice, impeccable service, and diversified resources to serve your individual needs … that’s one benefit of an independent perspective.

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Credit Card Payoff

Credit Card Payoff

Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.

Errors and Omissions Insurance

Errors and Omissions Insurance

E&O insurance is specifically designed to protect you, or your company, from the risk of a client’s dissatisfaction.

Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings

Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings

Compare how the same contribution grows differently in taxable versus tax-deferred accounts.

How Income Taxes Work

A quick look at how federal income taxes work.

Money that Buys Good Health is Never Ill Spent

It's important to make sure your retirement strategy anticipates health-care expenses.

First Year of Retirement: What to Expect

Understand the key financial and lifestyle shifts that happen in your first year of retirement.

Password Protection Strategies

Simple steps may help you foil hackers and protect your privacy.

Your Social Security Roadmap

Help clients navigate their Social Security claiming decisions with our interactive roadmap.

Trends in Charitable Giving

Some people may want a more advanced gifting strategy that can maximize their gift and generate potential tax benefits.

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My Retirement Savings

See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.

Rent vs Buy Calculator

Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.

Simple 401k

See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.

Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)

Compare Roth and traditional 401(k) options to see which may work better for your situation.

Assess Your Life Insurance Needs

Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.

Debt vs. Investment

Weigh the potential outcomes of paying off debt versus directing those dollars elsewhere.

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The Other Sure Thing

A new LIMRA study shows that 40% of Americans believe the death of a primary wage earner would cause financial challenges.

Forecast

This short video helps explain why markets can be as unpredictable as the weather.

Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job

This video explores what to do with retirement accounts when you move on from your job.

Exit Strategies of the Rich and Famous

Estate conservation is too important to put off. Do you have a smart exit strategy?

Making Your Tax Bracket Work

Have you explored all your options when it comes to managing your taxable income?

The Real Cost of a Vacation Home

What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?

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Articles

How Income Taxes Work

A quick look at how federal income taxes work.

Money that Buys Good Health is Never Ill Spent

It's important to make sure your retirement strategy anticipates health-care expenses.

First Year of Retirement: What to Expect

Understand the key financial and lifestyle shifts that happen in your first year of retirement.

Password Protection Strategies

Simple steps may help you foil hackers and protect your privacy.

Your Social Security Roadmap

Help clients navigate their Social Security claiming decisions with our interactive roadmap.

Trends in Charitable Giving

Some people may want a more advanced gifting strategy that can maximize their gift and generate potential tax benefits.

View all articles

Calculators

My Retirement Savings

See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.

Rent vs Buy Calculator

Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.

Simple 401k

See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.

Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)

Compare Roth and traditional 401(k) options to see which may work better for your situation.

Assess Your Life Insurance Needs

Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.

Debt vs. Investment

Weigh the potential outcomes of paying off debt versus directing those dollars elsewhere.

View all calculators

Videos

The Other Sure Thing

A new LIMRA study shows that 40% of Americans believe the death of a primary wage earner would cause financial challenges.

Forecast

This short video helps explain why markets can be as unpredictable as the weather.

Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job

This video explores what to do with retirement accounts when you move on from your job.

Exit Strategies of the Rich and Famous

Estate conservation is too important to put off. Do you have a smart exit strategy?

Making Your Tax Bracket Work

Have you explored all your options when it comes to managing your taxable income?

The Real Cost of a Vacation Home

What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?

View all videos