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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.
Mission Statement
At Financial Strategies, it is our mission to create positive outcomes in the lives of those around us.
Helpful Content
Medicare Advantage 101
Overview of Medicare Advantage, what’s in them, special rules, and more.
How Big is Money?
Learn a little about worldwide currency in this fun infographic
The Lowdown on Those Free Credit Scores
What’s the deal with your yearly free credit report?
Bull & Bear Markets: A Timeline
This helpful infographic will define bull and bear markets, as well as give a historical overview.
Managing an Inheritance
A windfall from a loved one can be both rewarding and complicated.
The Pros and Cons of an NUA Strategy
Learn the advantages of a Net Unrealized Appreciation strategy with this helpful article.
How Will Working Affect Social Security Benefits?
Knowing the rules may help you decide when to start benefits.
Women and Wealth: A Pivot Towards Retirement
Tips and strategies for women approaching retirement to ensure a smooth transition.
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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Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
Social Security Tax Estimator
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.
What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
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Working With A Financial Professional
A financial professional is an invaluable resource to help you untangle the complexities of whatever life throws at you.
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.
How Cash Apps Work
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.
It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times
All about how missing the best market days (or the worst!) might affect your portfolio.
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?