How will John McCain's or Barack Obama's policies affect your financial picture? The two families profiled below provide some interesting answers. Pick the one you identify with most, then click Continue to see the impact of each candidate's economic policies, and take an interactive tour of the family's financial plan. When you're ready, create a Voyant account and build your own personalized plan.
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Jeremy and Sandra Check
The Check family is the average American family that makes between $50,000-$75,000 a year in income. They want to pay off their home, assist their children with college, and retire without the daily worry of money.
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| Children: |
Kendall and Brandon |
| Income: |
$63,220 |
| Savings: |
$0 |
| Home Value: |
$160,000 |
| Avg. Tax Rate: |
16.1% |
| Goals: |
Pay Off Mortgage, College, Family Vacations, Retirement
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Matt and Michelle Banks
| The Banks family is the average American family that makes between $200,00-$500,000 a year in income. They want to keep their children in private school, send them to summer camp, and pay for their college educations. The Banks want to retire comfortably and travel. |
| Children: |
Luke and Avery |
| Income: |
$288,713 |
| Savings: |
$165,000 |
| Home Value: |
$800,000 |
| Avg. Tax Rate: |
26.6% |
| Goals: |
Private School, Summer Camp, College, Travel, Weddings, Comfortable Retirement |
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