Metlife Resources
Charles Polka

Financial Services Representative
MetLife Resources: Serving your investment and insurance needs

Welcome and thank you for visiting. My mission is to help individuals develop financial objectives, and achieve those objectives through various financial products and investment services that are designed to meet their present and future needs. I want to help you make informed decisions about issues that affect your financial well being so you can achieve financial freedom.

I hope you find this site informative and useful. Please take advantage of the many features my site offers such as online account access, calculators and the financial library of articles and terms. Feel free to contact me if you would like more information about a particular MetLife product or service. I look forward to hearing from you.

MetLife Resources is a division of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, New York, NY 10166.

I am licensed and registered to offer products and services in [CT]. Licenses and registrations will vary by representative and some representatives may be licensed and registered in additional states. Please contact this office for further information.

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Financial Calculators

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Calculators

Savings Goals

How much do you need to save each year to meet your long-term financial goals?

Savings Accumulation

Estimate the future value of your current savings.

Tax-Deferred Savings

Compare the potential future value of tax-deferred investments to that of taxable investments.

Impact of Inflation

Estimate the future cost of an item based on today’s prices and the rate of inflation you expect.

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Newsletters

What Kind of Investor Are You?

Although most Americans seem to understand that investment involves risk, there is a wide spectrum in how much risk each investor is willing to assume. Among the factors to consider are comfort level, time horizon, and net worth. This article helps investors to consider their appropriate level of risk.

HOT TOPIC: Eye on Japan's Recovery Within a Recovery

Japan’s economy hasn’t been on solid ground since the 1990s, but now it must grapple with rebuilding after an earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear accident that have caused economic losses expected to surpass $300 billion. What is the outlook for Japan and the effects the nation's disasters could have on the world economy and financial markets?

Tax Law Keeps S Corporations Attractive

S corporations are more common than C corporations and partnerships, perhaps because they are not subject to the corporate tax. Instead, profits and losses flow directly to shareholders, who are currently taxed at lower individual income tax rates. Read why reorganizing as an S corporation may be a smart move.

Never Retire? Don't Count on It

In a recent survey, just 40% of wealthy individuals indicated they are totally confident they will have enough money for retirement. The other 60% said they will shun traditional retirement and work as long as possible. However, it could be dangerous to believe that a retirement income shortfall can be overcome by working past the traditional retirement age.

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