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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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Insurance Needs Assessment: For Empty Nesters and Retirees
Do your insurance needs stay the same when the nest empties?
The A, B, C, & D of Medicare
Learn about all the parts of Medicare with this informative and enjoyable article.
Universal Life Insurance
Universal life insurance is permanent insurance with a flexible premium. Here's how it works.
Estimating the Cost of College
This worksheet can help you estimate the costs of a four-year college program.
Intellectual Property Rocks in a New Digital Era
Intellectual property ownership and its implications for ordinary people and estates.
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."
Types of Stock Market Analysis
Most stock market analysis falls into three broad groups: Fundamental, technical, and sentimental. Here’s a look at each.
Estate Strategies of the Rich and Famous
The examples of famous celebrities underline the need for a clear estate strategy.
The Cost of Procrastination
Don't let procrastination keep you from pursuing your financial dreams and goals.
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Comparing Mortgage Terms
Compare different mortgage term lengths side by side to find the option that fits your budget.
What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
How Compound Interest Works
Explore how compound interest can grow your money over time with this interactive tool.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.
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What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.
An Arm and a Leg
A visit to the hospital can be painful, for both your body and your wallet. Don't let it be more painful than it has to be.
Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
How to Bake a Pie-R-A
Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?
Keeping Up with the Joneses
Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?