Strong Financial Network

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Welcome to Strong Financial Network's website, where you will find a wealth of educational investment information.  We are certain that you will find the various tools on this site, including newsletters, calculators, and research articles, useful as we help you map out your financial future.

Today's investment climate offers unprecedented opportunities, giving you more control over the quality of service you receive from your financial advisor.  At Strong Financial Network, our mission is to be the premier, trusted financial planning organization in Northern California, providing a comprehensive approach in helping people and organizations during all life stages make intelligent decisions about their finances. 

If you are interested in having a financial plan done, or want a second opinion on your current investments, give us a call today, at (707) 262-1880 or, toll free at 866-262-1880.  Our financial plans and second opinions are done at no cost and no obligation.  We look forward to the opportunity to earn your business.

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Calculators

Loan Payoff

How much will it cost to pay off a loan over its lifetime?

Home Affordability

Estimate of the maximum amount of financing you can expect to get when you begin house hunting.

Mortgage Refinancing

Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.

Mortgage Acceleration

This calculator can help you determine how soon you can pay off your mortgage.

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Newsletters

Settling on a Salary

As a company's profit situation improves, business owners may be in a position to decide whether to take home a larger salary or use more of the proceeds to invest for the future. This article discusses the possibility of choosing a business-owner salary that allows for other benefits, such as building the business, saving more for retirement, and adding employee benefits.

Be Ready for a Change in Interest Rates

Fluctuating interest rates can be challenging for bond investors who want to reinvest their principal. When rates are low, they may have to accept lower yields; when rates rise when principal is tied up, they may not be able to benefit. One strategy to help manage reinvestment risk is to build a bond ladder.

There’s Still Time to Catch Up

Worker confidence in affording a comfortable retirement fell to a record low in 2011, but investors aged 50 and older may be able to make up for lost time by maximizing contributions to retirement plans and taking advantage of catch-up contribution limits. The accompanying chart shows the potential difference in accumulation by taking advantage of catch-up contributions.

GDP: Measuring the Economy

It's likely you've heard a lot about the gross domestic product (GDP) if you follow the news. But what is its impact on the national economy and how has the Great Recession impacted the GDP? This primer explains the numbers behind the GDP and what it ultimately tells us about the economic health of the nation.

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