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My business is as an Enrolled Agent, dedicated to providing clients with professional, personalized services and guidance in a wide range of financial and business needs.
On this website, you will find information about Cynthia L. Fickley, EA, Inc., including our list of services. We have also provided you with online resources to assist in the tax process and financial decision-making. These tools include downloadable tax forms and publications, financial calculators, news and links to other useful sites. Whether you are an individual or business in or around Pittsburgh, Cynthia L. Fickley, EA, Inc. has years of valuable experience assisting professionals with their accounting needs.
We welcome any questions or comments you may have. Feel free to contact us at any time:
Telephone...(412) 831-0944
Fax...(412) 831-9448
Email...[email protected]
Cynthia L. Fickley, EA, Inc.
30 Donati Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
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Gap Insurance for Leased Cars
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Insurance Needs Assessment: For Empty Nesters and Retirees
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Bi-Weekly Payments
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Determine if you are eligible to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA.
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Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
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Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
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5 Smart Investing Principles
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A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
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5 Smart Investing Strategies
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Where Is the Market Headed?
We all know the stock market can be unpredictable. We all want to know, “What’s next for the financial markets?”
The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
Acres of Diamonds
In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.