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

Favorable Dividend and Capital Gains Tax Rates Extended—for Now

The 2010 Tax Relief Act extended the 15% maximum tax rates on qualified dividends and long-term capital gains through December 31, 2012. But without further legislation, dividends will be taxed at ordinary income tax rates and capital gains tax rates will return to 20% (23.8% for investors in the two highest tax brackets) in 2013.

Do You Have Enough Disability Coverage

Disability can affect anyone without notice, and a well-paid professional in the midst of a productive career has much to lose if he or she suffers a medical problem and is unable to work. But there are ways that high earners can expand their coverage and help ensure that their income, assets, and lifestyle are not at risk from a potential disability.

What Kind of Investor Are You?

Although most Americans seem to understand that investment involves risk, there is a wide spectrum in how much risk each investor is willing to assume. Among the factors to consider are comfort level, time horizon, and net worth. This article helps investors to consider their appropriate level of risk.

Building a Business Versus Building Wealth

The market for small businesses has been less than ideal over the past few years. Thus a business owner's efforts to build a successful business may not always translate to an increase in personal wealth. One way to insulate a business owner's personal financial situation from the fluctuating small-business market is by investing outside the company.

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