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Welcome, we’re Financial Strategies, a financial planning and wealth management firm in Longview, WA. We understand that every family faces unique challenges. Whether your goal is preparing for retirement, planning for the efficient transfer of your estate, or figuring out where you are at on your financial journey, we are here to help.
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At Financial Strategies, it is our mission to create positive outcomes in the lives of those around us.
Helpful Content
Insurance Needs Assessment: For Empty Nesters and Retirees
Do your insurance needs stay the same when the nest empties?
Life Insurance Myths: Debunked
Whether you have life insurance through your work or are retired it pays to know the truth about life insurance coverage.
Insurance Needs Assessment: When You're Newly Married
Marriage changes everything, including your insurance needs.
Changing Unhealthy Behaviors
Five phases to changing unhealthy behaviors.
Types of Stock Market Analysis
Most stock market analysis falls into three broad groups: Fundamental, technical, and sentimental. Here’s a look at each.
All Muni Bonds Are Not Created Equal
Gaining a better understanding of municipal bonds makes more sense than ever.
Investing with Your Heart
For some, the social impact of investing is just as important as the return, perhaps more important.
Inventorying Your Possessions
Creating an inventory of your possessions can save you time, money and aggravation in the event you someday suffer losses.
Managing Money as a Couple
Keys to preparing to grow wealthy together.
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Estimate Your RMD
Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Compare different mortgage term lengths side by side to find the option that fits your budget.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
Federal Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Estimate your potential federal capital gains tax liability on the sale of an asset.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
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Forecast
This short video helps explain why markets can be as unpredictable as the weather.
Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.
Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.