H. Dewey Thompson Financial Service, Ltd. is dedicated to helping individuals and businesses pursue their financial goals and objectives.
Helpful Content
Succeeding at Business Succession
There are a number of reasons for business owners to consider a business succession plan sooner rather than later.
The Anatomy of a Supplemental Health Plan
Here’s a guide to explain all the parts of Medicare.
Understanding Homeowner’s Insurance
Purchasing homeowners insurance is critical for protecting your home.
A Look at Diversification
Diversification is an investment principle designed to manage risk, but it can't prevent against a loss.
Trends in Charitable Giving
Some people may want a more advanced gifting strategy that can maximize their gift and generate potential tax benefits.
Getting a Head Start on College Savings
A few strategies that may help you prepare for the cost of higher education.
A House Divided
By understanding a few key concepts during a divorce, you may be able to avoid common pitfalls.
Will Power
Preparing for the eventual distribution of your assets may not sound enticing. But a will puts the power in your hands.
The Cost of Procrastination
Don't let procrastination keep you from pursuing your financial dreams and goals.
View all articles 
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Disability Income
This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.
Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
View all calculators
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
View all presentations
It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times
All about how missing the best market days (or the worst!) might affect your portfolio.
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?
What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
The Good Ship IPO
The seas of the market are constantly shifting. Whether the good ship IPO can set sail may depend heavily on the tides.
Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart
Do you have causes that you want to support with donations? Here are three tips.
The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.