Office of Stephen Levine & Thomas Clifford
Welcome to Levine & Clifford. This website is 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. We have created this website to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind insurance, 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.
We're here to help educate you about the basic concepts of financial management; to help you learn more about who we are; and to give you fast, easy access to market performance data. We hope you take advantage of this resource 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
-
Will You Pay a Medicare Surcharge?
The standard monthly Part B premium is $185 in 2025, but premiums for both Part B and Part D can vary based on income levels.
-
REITs Offer Income and Diversification
Most broad stock funds contain real estate investment trusts (REITs), but for a more strategic approach, investors can choose from a variety of REIT funds and individual REITs.
-
HOT TOPIC: Mining Maelstrom: Why Rare Earths Are Making Headlines
Outside scientific and national security arenas, many people may not understand the importance of rare- earth minerals. This article helps demystify these critical natural resources.
-
Could Employee Ownership Be Part of Your Succession Plan?
An employee stock ownership plan is a qualified retirement plan that enables a business owner to gradually transfer ownership shares to employees, setting up opportunities to cash out in the future.
Calculators
-
Cost of Retirement
Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.
-
Home Affordability
Estimate of the maximum amount of financing you can expect to get when you begin house hunting.
-
Car Affordability
How much can you afford to pay for a car?