Financial One

Partners for Financial Independence

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Our success at Financial One is measured by the financial well-being of our clients

Today's investment climate offers unprecedented complexities.  We strive to be your Outsource Family Financial Advisor, always available to provide objective and independent advice.  At Financial One our clients are provided three key tools:

1.  A clear understanding of their financial goals

2.  A well-defined roadmap for achieving those goals

3.  Ongoing advice to adjust the roadmap when change occurs

Our services cover all areas of financial management,  from investment and retirement planning to risk assessment and investment implementation and oversight. 

Our mssion is to provide the highest quality advice and service to families we represent through long-term relationships.

On our website you'll find valuable educational articles,  financial calculators and links and direct access to us via email.  Please visit often as our content is constantly changing.

 

 
Calculators

Federal Income Tax

This calculator can help you estimate your annual federal income tax liability.

Required Minimum Distributions

Estimate the annual required distribution from your traditional IRA or former employer's retirement plan after you turn age 70.

Tax-Deferred Savings

Compare the potential future value of tax-deferred investments to that of taxable investments.

IRA Eligibility

Use this calculator to determine whether you qualify for the different types of IRAs.

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Newsletters

Rising Popularity of Roth IRA as Retirement Vehicle

Investment in the Roth IRA has been growing dramatically. Fueling the growth of this popular investment vehicle are tax-free distributions in retirement and no mandatory withdrawals due to age. Compare the trade-offs of Roth IRAs with traditional IRAs, including eligibility limitations, annual contribution limits, and withdrawal considerations.

How Interest Rates Can Influence Financial Decisions

The Federal Reserve has relied on its control of short-term interest rates to influence economic activity. Adjusting interest rates might seem to be an overly simple solution for steering the world's most powerful economy, but few mechanisms can influence behavior more effectively than interest rates.

ETFs for the Conservative Investor

The number of exchange-traded funds has grown rapidly in the last decade. Total ETF assets exceeded $1 trillion in March 2011, an increase of more than $200 million over the previous year. This article explains the potential benefits of ETFs and why some of them might appeal to the risk-averse.

Favorable Dividend and Capital Gains Tax Rates Extended—for Now

The 2010 Tax Relief Act extended the 15% maximum tax rates on qualified dividends and long-term capital gains through December 31, 2012. But without further legislation, dividends will be taxed at ordinary income tax rates and capital gains tax rates will return to 20% (23.8% for investors in the two highest tax brackets) in 2013.

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