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Mineral Wells , TX 76067

Michael Babbin

940-274-2004

 
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Your Financial Future

Today’s economic environment presents many challenges. But along with these challenges comes opportunities and potential rewards for those who can identify long-term trends. 

Whether you’re facing retirement—or looking to better understand certain investment ideas—we can help you address your most pressing money questions.

Our first priority is your overall financial success. We want to learn more about your personal situation, identify your dreams and goals, and understand your tolerance for risk. Long-term relationships that encourage open and honest communication have been the cornerstone of our foundation of success. 

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FIRE Retirement

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What to Look for in Personal Finance Apps

What to Look for in Personal Finance Apps

An increasing number have been developed to help individuals with their personal finances.

The Power of 401k Catch-Ups

The Power of 401k Catch-Ups

See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.

 

What To Do When Your Income Reaches 7 Figures

Preserve your high net worth with these foundational tips.

What You Should Do About Insurance Following a Divorce

In the face of divorce, making changes to insurance coverage may be overlooked.

Assess Life Insurance Needs

How to help determine life insurance needs to provide for your family after you pass away.

Understanding the Alternate Valuation Date

Executors can value the estate on the date of death, or on its six-month anniversary —the “Alternate Valuation Date."

Personal Finance Calendar

Use this handy calendar to remember the year’s most important financial dates.

Putting a Price Tag On Your Health

Being healthy not only makes you feel good, it may also help you financially.

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How Long Will My Savings Last If I Become Disabled?

See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.

Wedding Budget Calculator

Estimate total wedding costs and see how different choices affect your overall budget.

Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payments

See how switching to bi-weekly mortgage payments could reduce interest and shorten your loan.

What Is the Dividend Yield?

Calculate the dividend yield of a holding and see what that means for income over time.

Annuity Comparison

Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.

Lifetime of Earnings

Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.

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The Rule of 72

Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure it out.

RE: Retirement

How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?

Perception vs. Reality

There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.

Should I Invest in Gold?

Learning more about gold and its history may help you decide whether it has a place in your portfolio.

Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?

There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.

Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

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