A Different Approach to Personal Investing
If you were an investor in 2001 or 2008 you know how stressful investing can be. You may have wanted to sell your investments only to have your advisor tell you to just hold everything, as the markets fell day after day after day. Wouldn’t you have felt relieved to find an advisor who would have called you to tell you they had taken you out of stocks in the earlier days of those gut-wrenching times? That’s what I focus on at Mossman Financial Solutions, LLC. I am the advisor you’ve been looking for.
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Countering Counterfeit Currency
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Disability Income
This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
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Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
5 Smart Investing Principles
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Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
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Principles of Preserving Wealth
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Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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The Cost of Procrastination
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The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.
Surprises
Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.
Your DNA Test
If your family relies on your income, it’s critical to know what their needs would be in the event of your death.
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.