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.
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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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Cash Balance Plans Help Some Business Owners Supersize Retirement Savings
These plans have generous contribution limits that increase with age, which may allow high-income business owners to catch up on retirement savings and significantly reduce their taxable incomes.
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HOT TOPIC: Trade Roundup: New Tariff Actions and Rates
This article explains newly implemented and upcoming tariffs and their potential economic impact.
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Medicare or Medicaid?
It’s easy to confuse Medicare and Medicaid, but there are important differences between the programs.
Calculators
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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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Taxable Equivalent Yield
Calculate the rate of return you would have to receive from a taxable investment to realize an equivalent tax-exempt yield.
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Loan Payoff
How much will it cost to pay off a loan over its lifetime?
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Savings Accumulation
Estimate the future value of your current savings.