Your Financial Future
Today’s economic environment presents many challenges. But along with these challenges comes opportunities and potential rewards for those who can identify long-term trends.
Whether you’re facing retirement—or looking to better understand certain investment ideas—we can help you address your most pressing money questions.
Our first priority is your overall financial success. We want to learn more about your personal situation, identify your dreams and goals, and understand your tolerance for risk. Long-term relationships that encourage open and honest communication have been the cornerstone of my foundation of success.
Our site is filled with educational videos, articles, presentations, and calculators designed to help you learn more about the world of personal finance. As you search my website, send me a note regarding any questions you may have about any particular investment concepts or products. We'll get back to you quickly with a thoughtful answer.
Investment and financial planning services are offered by Gerry A Barone through his affiliation with Avantax.
Helpful Content
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
Compare the true costs of buying versus leasing a vehicle to find the better fit for you.
Building a Plan: Tax Strategies for Retirement Income
Ready to live your ideal retirement? Learn tax-efficient withdrawal strategies to help make your savings work harder for you.
Tax and Investment Strategies: A Retirement Savings Roadmap
These six strategies can help drive the implementation of a robust, comprehensive retirement plan.
5 Benefits of Working in Retirement
Here are 5 reasons why you may consider working through retirement.
How Retirement Spending Changes With Time
It can be difficult for clients to imagine how much they'll spend in retirement. This short, insightful article is useful.
Preserve, Grow, and Give: Year-End Wealth Planning
Help preserve, grow, and pass on your wealth and legacy to future generations through smart year-end planning strategies.
Insurance Needs Assessment: For Empty Nesters and Retirees
Do your insurance needs stay the same when the nest empties?
Insuring Your Second Home
There are unique risks of owning a second home and obtaining the proper coverage may protect you from financial risk.
Buying a Vacation Home? 5 Questions to Consider First
You may be considering purchasing a vacation property, this can be an exciting milestone, but there are a few things to consider first.
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Wedding Budget Calculator
Estimate total wedding costs and see how different choices affect your overall budget.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator
Calculate your debt-to-income ratio to understand how lenders may view your financial health.
The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
Debt vs. Investment
Weigh the potential outcomes of paying off debt versus directing those dollars elsewhere.
Annuity Comparison
Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.
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The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
Top 5 Things to Tell Your Financial Pro
Here are the top 5 things your team may want to hear.
Behavioral Finance
An amusing and whimsical look at behavioral finance best practices for investors.
Finding the Balance
The sandwich generation faces unique challenges. For many, meeting needs is a matter of finding a balance.
Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.