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
The Financial Literacy Crisis
Many Americans are operating their personal finances with only the barest minimum of knowledge.
Retirement Questions That Have Nothing to Do With Money
Things to consider before retirement.
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.
Introducing the 530A Accounts
An article explaining 530A Accounts.
A Look at Whole Life Insurance
Whole life insurance remains in force as long as you remain current with premiums. Here's how it works.
Term vs. Permanent Life Insurance
When considering life insurance, it's important to understand your options.
Investing with Your Heart
For some, the social impact of investing is just as important as the return, perhaps more important.
Spend Purposefully Without Derailing Your Progress
Simple systems can help you spend with purpose year-round, without relying on constant willpower to stay on track.
Saving Early & Letting Time Work For You
The earlier you start pursuing financial goals, the better your outcome may be.
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IRA Income
Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.
How Long Will My Savings Last If I Become Disabled?
See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.
How Can I Save a Million Dollars?
See what it takes in monthly contributions and time to reach a million-dollar savings goal.
What Rate Would I Need to Earn on My Savings?
Work backwards from your savings goal to find the rate of return you'd need to get there.
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.
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The Wild West of Data Theft
Learn about cyber liability insurance in this entertaining video.
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.
How Cash Apps Work
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.
The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.