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2181 River Shoals Road
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. 

Our site is filled with educational videos, articles, presentations, and calculators designed to help you learn more about the world of personal finance. As you search this website, feel free to send a note regarding any questions you may have about any particular investment concepts or products. We'll get back to you quickly with a thoughtful answer.

If you have an immediate need or desire a complimentary review, please call (940)274-2004 to schedule a meeting.

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Helpful Content

Test Your Estate Strategy Knowledge

Test Your Estate Strategy Knowledge

Estate management can help ensure that your assets are transferred according to your wishes while managing tax issues.

Fallen Tree Damage—Who Pays?

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.

What Is My Net Worth?

What Is My Net Worth?

Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.

 

Navigating Retirement Pitfalls

Why are they made again and again? Making sense of these errors in judgment.

Managing the Risk of Outliving Your Money

Steps to help you sustain and grow your retirement savings.

Inflation and the Real Rate of Return

Learn about the role of inflation when considering your portfolio’s rate of return with this helpful article.

The A, B, C, & D of Medicare

Learn about all the parts of Medicare with this informative and enjoyable article.

What Can You Buy With 529 Distributions?

This article can be a helpful guide when beginning to prepare for education expenses.

Money Draining Food Myths

These food myths will really put a drain on your wallet.

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Debt vs. Investment

Weigh the potential outcomes of paying off debt versus directing those dollars elsewhere.

Inflation & Retirement

See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.

Comparing Investments

Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.

College Savings

See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.

Federal Capital Gains Tax Estimator

Estimate your potential federal capital gains tax liability on the sale of an asset.

Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)

Compare Roth and traditional 401(k) options to see which may work better for your situation.

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How to Retire Early

Retiring early sounds like a dream come true, but it’s important to take a look at the cold, hard facts.

RE: Retirement

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

Once Upon a Goal

Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.

Timing Your Retirement

This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.

4 Elements of an Estate Strategy

Learn about the importance of having an estate strategy in this helpful and informative video.

Estate Management 101

A will may be only one of the documents you need—and one factor to consider—when it comes to managing your estate.

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