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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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Cheaper Hearing Aids Are Coming to a Store Near You
Thanks to a recent regulatory shift, it’s now possible to buy an effective hearing aid without a medical exam or a prescription, potentially for a lot less money.
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Understanding Life Insurance
Life insurance can help replace much-needed income after the death of a provider. With the wide variety of policies available, it’s important to understand the basic types of coverage.
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Key Retirement and Tax Numbers for 2024
This article presents the IRS’ cost-of-living adjustments for 2024 that affect contribution limits for retirement plans and various tax deduction, exclusion, exemption, and threshold amounts.
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HOT TOPIC: Rescuing America’s Safety Net
This article looks at the current fiscal outlook for the Social Security and Medicare programs and presents some potential changes that might help to strengthen them.
Calculators
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Cash Flow Analysis
This Cash Flow Analysis form will help you weigh your income vs. your expenses.
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Mortgage Acceleration
This calculator can help you determine how soon you can pay off your mortgage.
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Roth IRA Conversion
This calculator can help you determine whether you should consider converting to a Roth IRA.
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College Funding
Use this calculator to estimate the cost of your child’s education, based on the variables you input.