Delivering Solutions to Complex Insurance Scenarios for Business Owners and Families
Welcome to my website. My associates and I believe good financial decisions don't have to be confusing. We can provide simple, proven techniques that can help you make the most of your money and help achieve more of your financial goals.
This site will not only introduce you to our philosophy and services, but it will also offer a wealth of educational materials, articles, newsletters, calculators, and other tools -- all designed to keep you up-to-date on financial issues, strategies, and trends. This educational material is updated frequently, so please bookmark the page and add us to your home screen on your smartphone for convenient accessibility.
If you have any questions or want to schedule a complimentary financial check-up to discuss your specific questions, you can e-mail me at jerrychristopher@icloud.com or call 504-259-6138.
With gratitude,
Jerry
Newsletters
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What’s Required of the Executor of an Estate?
Being named as the executor of an estate is generally an honor but settling an estate can be a difficult and time-consuming job. This article provides an overview of typical executor responsibilities.
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Fixed Annuities: Retirement Income for Now or Later
Purchasing a fixed annuity shifts the risk for future investment returns to the insurance company and could help create a pension-like income stream for retirement.
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How Taxes Impact Your Retirement-Income Strategy
Retirees face unique challenges when managing their income, particularly when it comes to taxes. This article provides an overview of tax-related issues, from taxing Social Security to the new RMD rules and determining when to tap taxable and tax-advantaged accounts.
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Managing Medicare Out-of-Pocket Costs
This article looks at the two different and mutually exclusive options Medicare beneficiaries have to help control retirement health-care spending: Medigap and Medicare Advantage.
Calculators
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Car Affordability
How much can you afford to pay for a car?
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Credit Card Debt
How Long Will It Take to Pay my Balance?
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Life Expectancy
Knowing your likely life expectancy is an important factor in making long-term financial plans.
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College Funding
Use this calculator to estimate the cost of your child’s education, based on the variables you input.