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January 28, 2012 @ 05:06 AM

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Houston Financial Planning, Investments, Asset Management

 

Flodder Financial Group

A Leading Financial Services Firm Dedicated to "Helping You Live a Wealthy Life"

You have important questions:

  • Do my investments fit my goals and risk tolerance?
  • Am I prepared to handle today’s market volatility and economic changes
  • Am I on track to reach my retirement goals?
  • Are my company benefits working for me?

 

The answers to these questions may have a larger impact on your financial future than the decisions you make at work everyday. Are you spending enough time on these important questions and do you feel comfortable with your knowledge and expertise in these crucial areas?

We can help you develop answers to these questions, through work with:

  • Financial Planning
  • Wealth Management (managed investment accounts, annuities, etc.)
  • Life, Long Term Care, Disability Insurance
  • Tax-Advantaged Strategies
  • Estate Planning Strategies

 

We know that retirement is different for every client but no matter your situation, we can help you develop a strategic financial plan to "Help you live a Wealthy Life."


 

 

 

 

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Giving Strategies That Can Give Back

Americans gave more than $290 billion to charity in 2010, despite the slow economy. About 73% of charitable donations came directly from individuals. This article explains how a charitable remainder trust and a charitable lead trust could be used to provide more control over gifts while potentially benefiting the giver and his or her heirs.

HOT TOPIC: European News Causes Market Mood Swings

In recent weeks, the yields on Italian bonds spiked to more than 7%, suggesting the sovereign debt crisis was spreading to a much larger economy and eluding the European Union’s efforts to contain it. The U.S. stock and bond markets have responded to the headlines coming out of Europe. This article explores the role of political risk in U.S. financial market volatility.

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.

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