The Financial Group, Inc.

Helping individuals and businesses manage their everyday money decisions!

We are committed to helping individuals and small businesses to achieve their financial goals and objectives by implementing a written plan specifically designed to help build capital, increase income from existing assets, reduce income taxes and minimize estate taxes.

Savings Goals

How much do you need to save each year to meet your long-term financial goals?

Lifetime Earnings

This calculator is designed to help you attach a dollar figure to your life’s work.

Risk Tolerance

This calculator is designed to help you clarify your comfort level with investment risk.

Savings Accumulation

Estimate the future value of your current savings.

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Tracking the Rise of Target-Date Funds

Investments in target-date funds have grown during the last decade. They are often the default choice in employer-sponsored retirement plans and viewed favorably by some investors for their helpful approach to asset allocation. This article explains the advantages and disadvantages of these funds and cautions potential investors about several common misconceptions.

Investing in the Future

Due to the fiscal struggles of state governments, in-state tuition and fees at public four-year colleges and universities rose dramatically for the 2011-12 school year. The cost of private institutions also continues to increase. This article presents information on the cost of a college education and how a 529 plan may be a helpful savings vehicle.

HOT TOPIC: Why Watch the Employment Situation

Labor reports showed some signs of improvement in the second half of 2011. This article takes a closer look at the official reports that track employment, factors that held back job creation after the recession officially ended, and whether recent gains are enough to spark more robust growth.

Put It in Writing

A high level of job satisfaction is fairly typical of business owners, but it can also be a hindrance if it keeps them from thinking about a planned exit strategy. A written exit plan could help you avoid surprises.

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