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.
Helpful Content
Choosing a Mortgage
Selecting a mortgage isn't an easy process. Get a better understanding of how professionals make the right decisions.
Changing Unhealthy Behaviors
Five phases to changing unhealthy behaviors.
Prevent a Rift: Money Tips for Newlyweds
Couples may be able to head off many of the problems in a marriage that money can cause.
Personal Finance Calendar
Use this handy calendar to remember the year’s most important financial dates.
Do You Owe The AMT?
If you want to avoid potential surprises at tax time, it may make sense to know where you stand when it comes to the AMT.
SECURE Act 2.0: An Overview
The second iteration of the SECURE Act brings forward several changes to the world of retirement.
A Path to Serenity and Smart Money Choices
An article about meditation, mindfulness, and financial well-being.
Questions to Ask About Medicare
Take the guesswork out of your IEP or SEP with this helpful article.
Universal Life Insurance
Universal life insurance is permanent insurance with a flexible premium. Here's how it works.
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Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
How Long Will My Savings Last If I Become Disabled?
See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.
The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
Social Security Tax Estimator
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
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Your DNA Test
A Detailed Needs Analysis (DNA) can be a simple way to care for loved ones, no matter what the future may hold.
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
Making Your Tax Bracket Work
Have you explored all your options when it comes to managing your taxable income?
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?
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
Investments
You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.