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

Tips for Surviving the Estate Tax

The federal estate tax was reinstated retroactively to January 1, 2010, by the 2010 Tax Relief Act. However, the favorable provisions are scheduled to expire at the end of 2012, when estates exceeding $1 million could be subject to the federal levy.

The Difference Between the Debt and the Deficit

The terms "debt" and "deficit" are often used interchangeably to describe the federal government's financial situation, yet they have significantly different meanings. This explanation of the budget deficit and the national debt may help readers understand the conversation.

Deciding When to Begin

Waiting until full retirement age (or up to age 70) to claim Social Security may result in significantly higher monthly benefits. At age 62, the earliest age to claim Social Security, the amount received could be only 70% of the benefit received at "full retirement age" (which ranges from age 65 to 67 depending on year of birth).

Retirement Plans for Small Businesses

With standard 401(k) plans, the amount a company's owners can contribute to their own retirement account is often restricted by how much other employees contribute to the plan. With the safe harbor option, owners may be able to make larger contributions for themselves in exchange for making tax-deductible contributions or "matches" for employees.

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