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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Saving for College: 529 Plan vs. Roth IRA
529 plans and Roth IRAs can both be used to save for college. This article compares the features of these two saving options.
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Just Your Average Millionaire
The average net worth of U.S. families surpassed $1 million for the first time in 2022, but wealth levels vary greatly by age, housing status, education, and income.
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HOT TOPIC: Should You Worry About Market Volatility?
On August 5, 2024, the S&P 500 dropped 3% from its previous close but bounced back quickly. This article explains why investors would be wise to tune out the noise of market volatility.
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Treasury Yields Off 17-Year Highs
While yields are off highs not seen since before the Great Recession, investors might consider some of the Treasury security types and maturities outlined in this article.
Calculators
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Cost of Retirement
Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.
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Required Minimum Distributions
Estimate the annual required distribution from your traditional IRA or former employer's retirement plan after you turn age 73.
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LTCI Cost of Waiting
Estimate the potential cost of waiting to purchase a long-term care insurance policy.