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HomeAuthorsEric Kauders

Articles by Eric Kauders

About Eric Kauders
Eric Kauders is president of Towne Trust. He can be reached at eric.kauders@townetrust.com or at 757-728-1893.
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Investing and wealth building: A practical guide for everyone – part two

June 16, 2026 Eric Kauders 0

I hope you read Part One in the May issue of Oyster Pointer. In this, the second of two columns, you can build on the lessons we covered in Part One to now take actionable steps [Read More…]

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Investing and wealth building: A practical guide for everyone – part one

April 20, 2026 Eric Kauders 0

When it comes to building wealth, investing is one of the most effective tools available. Yet many people hesitate, thinking it’s only for the wealthy or for financial experts. The truth? Anyone can start investing, [Read More…]

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When does collecting Social Security early make sense?

April 21, 2025 Eric Kauders 0

When to begin collecting Social Security is one of the more complicated questions people face as they near retirement. Full retirement age (FRA) for Social Security benefits is currently between 66 and 67, depending on [Read More…]

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Traditional vs. Roth: Which 401(k) is right for me?

January 22, 2024 Eric Kauders 0

Whether you’ve just changed jobs or you’re a soon-to-be grad about to start your first job, one of the most important benefits is saving for retirement with a 401(k). Let’s explore the power of your [Read More…]

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Your child is turning 18. Now what?

March 20, 2023 Eric Kauders 0

Few things in a child’s life (or a parent’s life, for that matter!) are as momentous as their 18th birthday. When they turn 18, children legally are adults (they can vote, they can sign a [Read More…]

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How to find more money for retirement

June 21, 2022 Eric Kauders 0

Will you have enough money to retire?  That’s a tough question to answer in the best of times. Add in sky-high inflation, a healthy dose of geopolitical uncertainty and the looming expenses like college, buying [Read More…]

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