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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.
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The Richest Man in Babylon
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Federal Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Estimate your potential federal capital gains tax liability on the sale of an asset.
Protecting Your Business from the Loss of a Key Person
Business owners may be able to protect themselves from the financial consequences of losing a key employee.
Financial Strategies for Women
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Filing Final Tax Returns for the Deceased
The federal government requires deceased individuals to file a final income tax return.
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Silver Sneakers 101
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Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
Social Security Tax Estimator
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.
The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
How Long Will My Savings Last If I Become Disabled?
See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.
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Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the 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.
The Rule of 72
Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure it out.
Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
Finding the Balance
The sandwich generation faces unique challenges. For many, meeting needs is a matter of finding a balance.