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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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Does it make sense to borrow from my 401(k) to pay off debt or to make a major purchase?
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Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
Doubling Your Money
This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.
Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
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Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
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Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
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Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
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Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
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Principles of Preserving Wealth
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Retirement Plan Distributions
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Should I Invest in Gold?
Learning more about gold and its history may help you decide whether it has a place in your portfolio.
Can Election Results Predict the Market?
How do the markets usually react to elections? Was the 2016 election any different?
The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
It May Be Time for a Financial Checkup
It’s never a bad time to speak with your financial advisor about changes in your situation.
The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
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There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.