Financial Advice with an Educational Emphasis
What is Financial Advisement?
It is the process of providing careful consideration to the matters that affect you the most; your finances. We ask the necessary questions that will help guide you down the most appropriate path to meeting your financial objectives. We then provide the knowledge and expertise to help you make an informed decision that is in the best interest of you and those that matter most to you; your loved ones.
No one knows you better than you. Why not get the best information to obtain the products and services that are tailored to fit you and those important to you?
Michael A. Allen, ChFC, MBA
Newsletters
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HOT TOPIC: Data for Sale: Tips to Help Protect Your Private Information
Recent action by the Federal Trade Commission highlights the potential for abuse by online data brokers. This article offers some tips that might help consumers keep their private data private.
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HOT TOPIC: What Stubborn Inflation Could Mean for the U.S. Economy
This article looks at some of the reasons behind the inflation numbers, the likely effect on Fed decisions, and the potential economic impact.
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A Mortgage Recast Is an Alternative to Refinancing
When a mortgage is recast, the borrower puts money toward the principal balance of a home loan, reducing the monthly payment.
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Higher Rates Pressure Borrowers and Some Banks: Is Your Money Safe?
In 2023, large bank failures brought renewed attention to the risks banks take to earn money, the role of the FDIC, and the insurance that covers customer deposits.
Calculators
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Loan Payoff
How much will it cost to pay off a loan over its lifetime?
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Retirement Plan Early Distribution
Estimate how much would remain after paying income taxes and penalties if you took an early distribution from a retirement plan.
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Savings Accumulation
Estimate the future value of your current savings.
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Taxable Equivalent Yield
Calculate the rate of return you would have to receive from a taxable investment to realize an equivalent tax-exempt yield.