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
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
Debt vs. Investment
Weigh the potential outcomes of paying off debt versus directing those dollars elsewhere.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
Do Our Biases Affect Our Financial Choices?
Even the most seasoned investors have biases affecting their financial choices.
Five Most Overlooked Tax Deductions
Five overlooked tax deductions to help manage your tax bill.
Does Your Child Need to File an Income Tax Return?
When your child has income, there’s a good chance that he or she will need to report it and pay taxes.
Retirement Traps to Avoid
Beware of these traps that could upend your retirement.
New Retirement Contribution Limits for 2026
A look at the new retirement contribution limits from the IRS.
Money Draining Food Myths
These food myths will really put a drain on your wallet.
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Wedding Budget Calculator
Estimate total wedding costs and see how different choices affect your overall budget.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Estimate potential long-term care costs and what coverage may help address them.
How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
Compare the true costs of buying versus leasing a vehicle to find the better fit for you.
How Can I Save a Million Dollars?
See what it takes in monthly contributions and time to reach a million-dollar savings goal.
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Finding the Balance
The sandwich generation faces unique challenges. For many, meeting needs is a matter of finding a balance.
Preparation is the Key to Retirement
The simplest ideas can sometimes make a massive difference over time. Enjoy this brief video to learn more.
The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
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.
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.