Welcome
Welcome to our Web site, 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 realize the opportunities and potential rewards that are available when you take a proactive approach to your personal financial situation, as well as the value of working with skilled professionals.
Our Web Site is designed to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind insurance, investing, retirement, estate planning, and wealth preservation. From the basic concepts of financial management through the more complex strategies of estate planning or business continuation we are here to help.
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.
Patrick Pillsbury is licensed in the States of California and Nevada for securities business.
Helpful Content
Saving for College 101
Here's a crash course on saving for college.
Protection Against Uninsured Drivers
You’re hit by an uninsured driver. Now what? Are you protected against financial losses?
A Primer on Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts
Irrevocable life insurance trusts can be important tools that may accomplish a number of estate objectives.
U.S. Personal Savings Rate
What can be learned from the savings rate?
Medicare vs. Medicaid
The terms Medicare and Medicaid sound similar but are two very different things. Learn the differences in this informative article.
Managing the Risk of Outliving Your Money
Steps to help you sustain and grow your retirement savings.
Do You Owe The AMT?
If you want to avoid potential surprises at tax time, it may make sense to know where you stand when it comes to the AMT.
Caring for Aging Parents
As our nation ages, many Americans are turning their attention to caring for aging parents.
What Is a 1031 Exchange?
A look at 1031 Exchanges, a real estate investment strategy that may allow you to defer your capital gains taxes.
View all articles 
The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
Behavioral Finance
An amusing and whimsical look at behavioral finance best practices for investors.
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
Finding the Balance
The sandwich generation faces unique challenges. For many, meeting needs is a matter of finding a balance.
The Rule of 72
Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure it out.
A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.