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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The Federal Reserve’s Key Meeting Dates in 2024
This article outlines the Federal Reserve’s three main objectives and provides the meeting schedule of the Federal Open Market Committee.
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Individual Bonds vs. Bond Funds: What’s the Difference?
Individual bonds and bond funds can both provide an income stream, but there are important differences. This article provides an overview of these two types of investments.
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Birthday Benefits Quiz
This quiz allows readers to test their knowledge of the ages related to key federal benefits and tax responsibilities.
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Can Home Improvements Lower Your Tax Bill? It Depends
Most home improvements are not tax deductible, but certain types of projects might help reduce your tax burden in other ways.
Calculators
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Savings Goals
How much do you need to save each year to meet your long-term financial goals?
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Life Insurance
How much life insurance would you need to produce a sufficient income stream for your family?
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Lease Payment
How much would your monthly lease payment be?