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
Life and Death on Kilimanjaro
In the Summer of 2015, Randy, along with 15 other men, set out to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, the world's tallest, free-standing mountain. Join them in this video, as they tell their stories on what called them to Kilimanjaro and what unexpected things they found on the "Top of Africa"!
Helpful Content
Four Steps to Valuing an Estate
Determining the value of your estate, or for someone who has passed away, can be a complex undertaking.
16 Wall Street Cliches in 60 Seconds
Pundits say a lot of things about the markets. Let's see if you can keep up.
The Financial Literacy Crisis
Many Americans are operating their personal finances with only the barest minimum of knowledge.
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.
Protecting Your Home Against Flood Loss
Protect yourself against the damage that your homeowners policy doesn’t cover.
Tips for Finding Care for Your Special-Needs Child
The care of special-needs children continues into their adult years, and may survive the passing of their parents.
Social Security: The $64,000 Question
One of the most common questions people ask about Social Security is when they should start taking benefits.
Donating Art: Taxation Abstraction
The tax rules that govern donating art are complex and confusing. Take a closer look.
Insurance Needs Assessment: For Empty Nesters and Retirees
Do your insurance needs stay the same when the nest empties?
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Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
What Is My Risk Tolerance?
This questionnaire will help determine your tolerance for investment risk.
Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.
How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
Disability Income
This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.
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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.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
Preparing For the Ultimate Vacation
Make your retirement as exciting as your next vacation.
Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.
It May Be Time for a Financial Checkup
It’s never a bad time to speak with your financial advisor about changes in your situation.
An Arm and a Leg
A visit to the hospital can be painful, for both your body and your wallet. Don’t let it be more painful than it has to be.