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
Making Sense of HSAs and FSAs
How HSAs and FSAs might help your household.
Creative Ways to Motivate Your Employees
Five creative (and inexpensive) ideas for motivating your employees.
6 Smart Wealth-Building Money Habits to Start Early
Learn 6 smart money habits that can help you save more, spend wisely, and start building wealth now.
Estimating the Cost of College
This worksheet can help you estimate the costs of a four-year college program.
Estate Management Checklist
Is your estate in order? This short quiz may help you assess your overall strategy.
Year-End Financial Moves to Maximize Your Momentum
Use these year-end financial strategies to help reduce taxes, protect assets, and move into the new year with momentum.
Exploring the Federal Student Grant Program
In this article, explore the benefits of the Federal Student Grant Program.
Social Security: Maximizing Benefits
There are other ways to maximize Social Security benefits, in addition to waiting to claim them.
How Women Can Prepare For Retirement
Are women prepared for a 20-year retirement?
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Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payments
See how switching to bi-weekly mortgage payments could reduce interest and shorten your loan.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
Calculate the dividend yield of a holding and see what that means for income over time.
Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.
How Can I Save a Million Dollars?
See what it takes in monthly contributions and time to reach a million-dollar savings goal.
The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
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The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
Making Your Tax Bracket Work
Have you explored all your options when it comes to managing your taxable income?
Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot
Here are 3 quick tips to keep in mind when buying or leasing your next vehicle.
Retirement Plan Detectives
Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.
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.
Stay Safe with a Business Owner's Policy
Learn the advantages of Business Owner's Policies with this highly educational and fun animated video.