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 services are offered by Gary T. Mott through his affiliation with Avantax
Helpful Content
A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.
Spotting Credit Trouble
The wise use of credit is a critical skill. These 10 questions will help you assess your skill level.
Keeping Up with the Joneses
Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?
Data Breach: Your Security To-Do List
This article provides a checklist of steps to take if you experience a data breach.
Protecting Your Home Against Flood Loss
Protect yourself against the damage that your homeowners policy doesn’t cover.
Preparing for the Expected
You can plan ahead to protect yourself and your family against the financial consequences of deteriorating health.
Earnings for All Seasons
Earnings season can move markets. What is it and why is it important?
Women and Financial Strategies
Most women don’t shy away from the day-to-day financial decisions, but some may be leaving their future to chance.
Inflation and the Real Rate of Return
Learn about the role of inflation when considering your portfolio’s rate of return with this helpful article.
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Wedding Budget Calculator
Estimate total wedding costs and see how different choices affect your overall budget.
Rent vs Buy Calculator
Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
Student Loan Payoff Calculator: Extra Payments Can Save You
See how extra payments toward your student loans could shorten your payoff timeline.
What's Your MPG?
Calculate your vehicle's fuel efficiency and see what you're spending on gas annually.
Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
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How to Retire Early
Retiring early sounds like a dream come true, but it’s important to take a look at the cold, hard facts.
Acres of Diamonds
In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.
Saving for College 101
Here's a crash course on saving for college.
Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
Retirement Plan Detectives
Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.