USA Living Financial Group Intelligent Financial Solutions

Welcome to USA Living Financial Group. We are a fee-based Registered Investment Advisor firm that coordinates the financial needs of financially active pre-retirees, retirees, professionals and families. Good financial decisions don't have to be confusing. We use straightforward, proven techniques that can help you make the most of your money and help you achieve your financial goals. Explore the wealth of educational materials, articles, newsletters, financial calculators, and other tools assembled here. All are designed to keep you up-to-date on financial issues, strategies, and trends.

Tax-Deferred Savings

Compare the potential future value of tax-deferred investments to that of taxable investments.

Cash Flow Analysis

This Cash Flow Analysis form will help you weigh your income vs. your expenses.

Taxable Equivalent Yield

Calculate the rate of return you would have to receive from a taxable investment to realize an equivalent tax-exempt yield.

Retirement Plan Early Distribution

Estimate how much would remain after paying income taxes and penalties if you took an early distribution from a retirement plan.

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Help Chart the Future of Your Family Business

The transition from one generation to the next is considered to be one of the biggest risks to the survival of a family-owned business. A thoughtful succession strategy not only outlines when and how ownership should be transferred but also takes tax implications, family relationships, and other sensitive issues into account.

ETFs for the Conservative Investor

The number of exchange-traded funds has grown rapidly in the last decade. Total ETF assets exceeded $1 trillion in March 2011, an increase of more than $200 million over the previous year. This article explains the potential benefits of ETFs and why some of them might appeal to the risk-averse.

HOT TOPIC: Understanding the Three New U.S. Trade Agreements

Congress recently approved trade agreements with South Korea, Columbia, and Panama. They are the first U.S. trade agreements in four years. This article examines the pros and cons of the agreements and how they may stimulate the U.S. economy.

Leaving Your Home Out of the Retirement Equation

Plummeting home prices and increased borrowing cut U.S. home equity by more than 60% during the Great Recession — and housing prices have not yet recovered. This article considers the potential drawbacks of depending on home equity to help fund retirement.

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