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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New Medicare Rules Tackle Prescription Drug Prices
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 included provisions intended to lower prescription drug costs for Medicare enrollees and slow drug spending by the federal government.
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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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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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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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Lease Payment
How much would your monthly lease payment be?
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IRA Eligibility
Use this calculator to determine whether you qualify for the different types of IRAs.
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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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Required Minimum Distributions
Estimate the annual required distribution from your traditional IRA or former employer's retirement plan after you turn age 73.