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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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.
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Investor, Know Thyself: How Your Biases Can Affect Investment Decisions
While traditional economic models assume that people make rational decisions, most humans don’t think like robots. This article summarizes some common biases that can influence financial decisions.
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FAFSA for 2025-2026 School Year Opens December 1
Following a disastrous rollout last year, this article provides tips for submitting the redesigned Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2025–2026 school year.
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Mixing It Up: Asset Allocation and Diversification
This article explains how asset allocation and diversification can work together to help mitigate portfolio risk.
Calculators
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Car Affordability
How much can you afford to pay for a car?
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College Funding
Use this calculator to estimate the cost of your child’s education, based on the variables you input.
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Mortgage Refinancing
Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.