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.
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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 services are offered by Gary T. Mott through his affiliation with Avantax
Helpful Content
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
Counteracting Capital Gains with Tax-Loss Harvesting
You may have heard the phrase "tax-loss harvesting." A financial professional may be able to provide some guidance.
Financial Aid for Students 101
Help your college-bound child explore scholarships, grants, and more with this article on paying for higher education.
Understanding the Alternate Valuation Date
Executors can value the estate on the date of death, or on its six-month anniversary —the “Alternate Valuation Date."
How Families Can Build a Financially Informed Legacy
How Families Build a Financially Informed Legacy: From Wealth Creation to Stewardship Across Generations
A Brief Guide To Condo Insurance
Important items to consider when purchasing condo insurance.
Weighing the Benefits of Prepaid Debit Cards
It's important to understand the pros and cons when considering a prepaid debit card.
Putting a Price Tag On Your Health
Being healthy not only makes you feel good, it may also help you financially.
Have You Planned Your Succession Yet?
If you’re like most financial professionals, you’ve probably thought about succession planning, but have you built a plan?
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How Compound Interest Works
Explore how compound interest can grow your money over time with this interactive tool.
IRA Income
Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.
What's Your MPG?
Calculate your vehicle's fuel efficiency and see what you're spending on gas annually.
What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
How Much Do I Need To Retire?
How much is enough to retire? It depends on your lifestyle, timeline, and more. Use this calculator to get a personalized est
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Compare different mortgage term lengths side by side to find the option that fits your budget.
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Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
Acres of Diamonds
In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.
Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities
What is your plan for health care during retirement?
It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times
All about how missing the best market days (or the worst!) might affect your portfolio.
The Other Sure Thing
A new LIMRA study shows that 40% of Americans believe the death of a primary wage earner would cause financial challenges.
Retirement Plan Detectives
Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.