At ACT Financial Services, we understand that everyone, young and old, face many important decisions that can affect their long-term financial success. We consider it an honor and a privilege to help our clients work towards a more secure future. Please feel free to explore this site to gain a better understanding of our firm and how we help our clients plan for, meet, and exceed their financial goals.
How We Assist You with Financial Decisions
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Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
18 Years’ Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years, with many lasting even longer. Will you fill your post-retirement days with purpose?
Stop Wasting Money
One way to find money is to examine your current spending habits and eliminate money wasters.
Top New Digital Tools for Small Businesses
Apps that help small business owners better manage and grow their business.
Tax Deductions You Won't Believe
Here are some examples of deductions from the IRS that were permitted and some that were, uh, too creative.
Social Security: Five Facts You Need to Know
Here are five facts about Social Security that are important to keep in mind.
Fallen Tree Damage—Who Pays?
Your liability for damages that occur when a tree on your property falls on your neighbor’s property is not clear cut.
Protection Against Uninsured Drivers
You’re hit by an uninsured driver. Now what? Are you protected against financial losses?
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Saving for College
This calculator can help you estimate how much you should be saving for college.
Disability Income
This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.
Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.
What Is My Risk Tolerance?
This questionnaire will help determine your tolerance for investment risk.
Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
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Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
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The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Do you know these three personal finance sayings?
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
18 Years’ Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years, with many lasting even longer. Will you fill your post-retirement days with purpose?
A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.
16 Wall Street Cliches in 60 Seconds
Pundits say a lot of things about the markets. Let's see if you can keep up.