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This website has been developed to help you understand the opportunities and rewards that are available when you take a proactive approach to your personal finances. The use of this Web site will give you a better understanding of the financial concepts behind insurance, investing, retirement, estate planning, and wealth preservation. In collaboration with a skilled professional you can move toward reaching the full potential of your financial goals.
The Troy Michael Financial Group is here to educate you about the basic concepts of financial management and to help you learn more about who we are. We look forward to you taking advantage of this resource and visit often. We frequently update our information. So give us the opportunity to do the work for you and be your source for new developments in personal finance.
Newsletters
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New RMD Rules Give Retirement Savings More Time to Grow
This article explains the rules for required minimum distribution from tax-deferred retirement accounts with an emphasis on the new provisions of the SECURE 2.0 Act.
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HOT TOPIC: Soft Landing or Delayed Recession?
This article looks at the current state of U.S. economic activity and the prospects for continued growth as higher interest rates work their way through the economy.
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Bear Market Emotions: Strategy vs. Reaction
Staying disciplined in building a well-constructed portfolio over time can help carry investors through the market’s rough spots.
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SECURE 2.0: Big Impact for Small Businesses
This article discusses provisions in the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 that may be of particular interest to small business owners.
Calculators
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College Funding
Use this calculator to estimate the cost of your child’s education, based on the variables you input.
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Home Affordability
Estimate of the maximum amount of financing you can expect to get when you begin house hunting.
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Life Insurance
How much life insurance would you need to produce a sufficient income stream for your family?
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Cost of Retirement
Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.