National Planning Corporation

Tax Preparation and Planning, Business Consulting, Investment & Retirement Planning, and Accounting Services
Serving Businesses and Individuals in Hawaii Since 1989

 

Located in Kailua Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii, Ginger Sandell Financial Services, LLC offeres a complete array of CPA, bookkeeping, payroll and other support services.  In addition to tax planning and preparation for individuals and businesses, we provide trust and estate accounting, retirement and investment planning, business consulting and compilation services.  We also provide computer training for accounting software.

Sandell holds a Masters of Business Administration and a Personal Financial Specialist Designation awarded by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. She has over twenty years of experience in the fields of finance, tax, and accounting. Our firm provides year round tax and investment planning and consulting for our clients. Click here for a monthly tax update newsletter.  

Contact us at 808-329-7108 or ginger.sandell@natplan.com

 
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Newsletters

Evaluating Life Insurance Needs

It's a good idea for people to evaluate their life insurance coverage to help ensure it keeps pace with their needs. Not only do major life events affect the amount of coverage that may be needed, but inflation can reduce the purchasing power of the death benefit and a greater benefit may be needed to cover estate taxes and other debts.

Deciding When to Begin

Waiting until full retirement age (or up to age 70) to claim Social Security may result in significantly higher monthly benefits. At age 62, the earliest age to claim Social Security, the amount received could be only 70% of the benefit received at "full retirement age" (which ranges from age 65 to 67 depending on year of birth).

HOT TOPIC: Could High Oil and Gas Prices Derail the Recovery?

Gas prices began the year higher than normal and increased sharply. The forecast is for prices to rise to record highs by summer. But it’s not just drivers who are feeling pain at the pump. This article will explain some possible reasons why gas prices have been rising and discuss the potential implications for consumers, businesses, and the broader U.S. economy.

Investing in the Future

Due to the fiscal struggles of state governments, in-state tuition and fees at public four-year colleges and universities rose dramatically for the 2011-12 school year. The cost of private institutions also continues to increase. This article presents information on the cost of a college education and how a 529 plan may be a helpful savings vehicle.

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