Financially Yours Advisory Services

As a financial planner, I strive for a collaborative process that produces a deep long-lasting relationship over a broad range of financial needs.  Therefore, my mission is to help clients take advantage of those opportunities by providing them with three key tools:

1. A clear understanding of their goals
2. A well-defined road map to help achieve those goals
3. Ongoing personalized advice to adjust their roadmap when needs change

I cover many areas of financial services, from investment and retirement planning to risk management and estate conservation. As an independent financial planner, I offer services that are designed to lower overall risk and help increase your assets by using various resources and strategies while striving to deliver a high level of service and expertise.

Please visit this site often, since the content is constantly changing.  Remember that most people do not plan to fail, but rather fail to plan, so contact me today to take the first step toward planning for your financial future.

Financially Yours,
Donna Lea
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (TM)


 

Lease Interest

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Taxable Equivalent Yield

Calculate the rate of return you would have to receive from a taxable investment to realize an equivalent tax-exempt yield.

Required Minimum Distributions

Estimate the annual required distribution from your traditional IRA or former employer's retirement plan after you turn age 70.

Cost of Retirement

Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.

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There’s Still Time to Catch Up

Worker confidence in affording a comfortable retirement fell to a record low in 2011, but investors aged 50 and older may be able to make up for lost time by maximizing contributions to retirement plans and taking advantage of catch-up contribution limits. The accompanying chart shows the potential difference in accumulation by taking advantage of catch-up contributions.

The Difference Between the Debt and the Deficit

The terms "debt" and "deficit" are often used interchangeably to describe the federal government's financial situation, yet they have significantly different meanings. This explanation of the budget deficit and the national debt may help readers understand the conversation.

Do You Have Enough Disability Coverage

Disability can affect anyone without notice, and a well-paid professional in the midst of a productive career has much to lose if he or she suffers a medical problem and is unable to work. But there are ways that high earners can expand their coverage and help ensure that their income, assets, and lifestyle are not at risk from a potential disability.

Using a Variable Annuity for Guaranteed Income

One recommendation from the White House Task Force on Middle Class Working Families was for retirees to consider purchasing annuities to help provide a stable income. Investors who want their retirement portfolios to go the distance might want to learn more about variable annuities.

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