Helping Clients Invest in Their Financial Success
With something as personal as your finances, it’s important to work with an advisor you trust and with whom you want to work for the long-term. After all, building a financial plan is not a one-time event; it is an ongoing process that requires adjustments as your life or goals change. At Clayton Investment Associates, we want to fill this role in your life. We welcome the opportunity to guide you along your financial path. Contact us to take the first step.
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Dog Bites and Homeowners Insurance
Reviewing coverage options is just one thing responsible pet parents can do to help look out for their dogs.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Compare different mortgage term lengths side by side to find the option that fits your budget.
Insuring Your Second Home
There are unique risks of owning a second home and obtaining the proper coverage may protect you from financial risk.
Value vs. Growth Investing
Among stock-market investors there’s long been a debate between those who favor value and those who favor growth.
First Year of Retirement: What to Expect
Understand the key financial and lifestyle shifts that happen in your first year of retirement.
What Is a Roth 401(k)?
Roth 401(k) plans combine features of traditional 401(k) plans with those of a Roth IRA.
AI Tools Changing Retiree Entrepreneurship
The impact that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can have on retirees with a consulting or small business venture.
Emotional vs. Strategic Decisions
Information vs. instinct. Are your choices based on evidence of emotion?
Introducing the 530A Accounts
An article explaining 530A Accounts.
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Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
Estimate Your RMD
Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.
How Compound Interest Works
Explore how compound interest can grow your money over time with this interactive tool.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.
How Long Will My Savings Last If I Become Disabled?
See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
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From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.
Acres of Diamonds
In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are thousands of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
How Cash Apps Work
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?