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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Housing Market Trends: Are They Helping or Hurting the Economy?
U.S. home values held steady in 2023, even as mortgage rates rose to the highest levels in a generation. What could the current state of the housing market mean for the broader U.S. economy?
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New FAFSA Favors Grandparent College Giving
Changes to the 2024–2025 Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) allow grandparents to help with college expenses without affecting financial aid eligibility based on the FAFSA.
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Setting a Retirement Savings Goal
Only 51% of workers or their spouses have tried to estimate the savings they would need to live comfortably in retirement. This article offers a simple worksheet to help calculate a savings target.
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Tax-Loss Harvesting Offers Chance at Silver Lining
Stock market downturns can be rough on a portfolio’s bottom line, but selling losing investments may offer the potential to reduce an investor’s tax liability.
Calculators
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Home Affordability
Estimate of the maximum amount of financing you can expect to get when you begin house hunting.
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Credit Card Debt
How Long Will It Take to Pay my Balance?
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Lifetime Earnings
This calculator is designed to help you attach a dollar figure to your life’s work.