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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A Mortgage Recast Is an Alternative to Refinancing
This article explains how a mortgage recast works to enable a homeowner to reduce a monthly mortgage payment without having to refinance and why it may be an appealing solution in certain situations.
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Much Ado About RMDs
This article provides an overview of the changes the SECURE 2.0 Act made and a brief explanation of how to calculate required minimum distributions from tax-advantaged retirement accounts.
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Child Care Is a Budget Buster: Take Advantage of These Tax Breaks
A tax credit and/or dependent-care flexible spending account might help offset some of the costs paid for a nanny, babysitter, day care, preschool, or day camp.
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Bond Yields Are Up, but What Are the Risks?
After years of low yields, bonds are offering higher yields that may be appealing to investors regardless of their risk tolerance. This article provides an overview of bond risks.
Calculators
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Retirement Plan Early Distribution
Estimate how much would remain after paying income taxes and penalties if you took an early distribution from a retirement plan.
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Net Worth
A balance sheet summarizes your assets and liabilities and reveals your net worth.
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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.