Jim Kekeris President Kekeris Financial Group
Providing Financial Peace of Mind Through Personal and Private Full-Service Planning
Today’s economic environment presents many challenges. But along with these challenges come opportunities and potential rewards for those who can identify long-term trends.
Whether you’re currently retired or facing retirement soon, have a question, need investment advise, or would like a second opinion to better understand your current circumstances, we can help.
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Helpful Content
Estimate Your RMD
Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
Compare Roth and traditional 401(k) options to see which may work better for your situation.
The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
White Elephant Inheritance
This article deals with how one might deal with a burdensome inheritance.
Teen Drinking and Your Liability
Drinking may be a “rite of passage” for teens, but when it occurs in your home you may be held responsible for their actions.
Gun Ownership and Your Homeowners Policy
Gun owners need to make sure that their homeowners policy covers the full value of their firearm(s) as personal liability.
Keep Your Umbrella Handy
Umbrella liability can be a fairly inexpensive way to help shelter current assets and future income from the unexpected.
Building a Solid Financial Foundation
Sustain financial well-being or create wealth through these actions.
Split Annuity Strategy
Here's one strategy that combines two different annuities to generate income and rebuild principal.
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College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Estimate potential long-term care costs and what coverage may help address them.
What's Your MPG?
Calculate your vehicle's fuel efficiency and see what you're spending on gas annually.
Wedding Budget Calculator
Estimate total wedding costs and see how different choices affect your overall budget.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
Student Loan Payoff Calculator: Extra Payments Can Save You
See how extra payments toward your student loans could shorten your payoff timeline.
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How to Bake a Pie-R-A
Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.
Bull and Bear Go To Market
Learn about the difference between bulls and bears—markets, that is!
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.
It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times
All about how missing the best market days (or the worst!) might affect your portfolio.
Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?