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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Asset Allocation
Consider how your assets are allocated and if that allocation is consistent with your time frame and risk tolerance.
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
The Lowdown on Those Free Credit Scores
What’s the deal with your yearly free credit report?
Earnings for All Seasons
Earnings season can move markets. What is it and why is it important?
Social Security: The $64,000 Question
One of the most common questions people ask about Social Security is when they should start taking benefits.
Understanding the Basics of Medigap Policies
Important as it is, Medicare does not cover the full range of health-care expenses you may experience in your golden years.
How Income Taxes Work
A quick look at how federal income taxes work.
You Would Rather Be...
Are you a thrill seeker, or content to relax in the backyard? Use this flowchart to find out more about your risk tolerance.
What Is a 1035 Exchange?
1035 exchanges provide a way to trade-in an annuity contract or life insurance policy without triggering a tax liability.
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Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
Comparing Investments
This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
With a few simple inputs you can estimate how much of a mortgage you may be able to obtain.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
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Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
Choosing a Mortgage
Selecting a mortgage isn't an easy process. Get a better understanding of how professionals make the right decisions.
Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
What Our Kids Can Teach us About Saving Money
Would you guess that Millennials are effectively saving for retirement? Well, they are.
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
Emerging Market Opportunities
What are your options for investing in emerging markets?