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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
Stop Wasting Money
One way to find money is to examine your current spending habits and eliminate money wasters.
Estate Management Checklist
Is your estate in order? This short quiz may help you assess your overall strategy.
Social Security Tax Estimator
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.
Retirement Strategy After a Job Loss
Job loss can shake both finances and confidence, reassessing your retirement strategy is key to moving forward with clarity.
Estimating the Cost of College
This worksheet can help you estimate the costs of a four-year college program.
Directors and Officers Liability Insurance
Not only can D&O insurance provide financial protection, but it can help improve an organization’s decision-making.
FIRE Retirement
This short, informative article teaches the basics of the FIRE movement.
Choices for Your 401(k) at a Former Employer
Individuals have four basic choices with the 401(k) account they accrued at a previous employer.
Traditional vs. Roth IRA
One or the other? Perhaps both traditional and Roth IRAs can play a part in your retirement plans.
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My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
How Long Will My Savings Last If I Become Disabled?
See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.
How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Compare different mortgage term lengths side by side to find the option that fits your budget.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
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Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities
What is your plan for health care during retirement?
The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
Exit Strategies of the Rich and Famous
Estate conservation is too important to put off. Do you have a smart exit strategy?
Stay Safe with a Business Owner's Policy
Learn the advantages of Business Owner's Policies with this highly educational and fun animated video.
It May Be Time for a Financial Checkup
It’s never a bad time to speak with your financial professional about changes in your situation.
Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.