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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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Term vs. Permanent Life Insurance
When considering life insurance, it's important to understand your options.
When Does Your Personal Car Become a Commercial Vehicle?
At what point can you call a personal vehicle commercial?
Does Your Credit Score Affect Your Insurance Rates?
Your credit score may influence how much you pay for auto and home insurance.
Split Annuity Strategy
Here's one strategy that combines two different annuities to generate income and rebuild principal.
The Utility of Sector Investing
Successful sector investing is dependent upon an accurate analysis about when to rotate in and out.
Eight Mistakes That Can Upend Your Retirement
There are common mistakes you can avoid when saving for retirement.
Questions to Ask About Medicare
Take the guesswork out of your IEP or SEP with this helpful article.
TIPS for Inflation
If you are concerned about inflation and expect short-term interest rates may increase, TIPS could be worth considering.
The Five Basics of Financial Literacy
How literate are you when it comes to your finances? Brush up with these five basics.
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My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
How Compound Interest Works
Explore how compound interest can grow your money over time with this interactive tool.
Estimate Your RMD
Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
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4 Elements of an Estate Strategy
Learn about the importance of having an estate strategy in this helpful and informative video.
Saving for College 101
Here's a crash course on saving for college.
A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times
All about how missing the best market days (or the worst!) might affect your portfolio.
Top 5 Things to Tell Your Financial Pro
Here are the top 5 things your team may want to hear.
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are thousands of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?