Means Financial Group

Jerry D. Means Jr, President & Founder

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We hope your visit will help you understand the opportunities and potential rewards that are available when you take a proactive approach to your personal financial situation. We have created this Web site to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind insurance, investing, retirement, estate planning, and wealth preservation. Most important, we hope you see the value of working with skilled professionals to pursue your financial goals.

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Cash Flow Analysis

This Cash Flow Analysis form will help you weigh your income vs. your expenses.

Life Expectancy

Knowing your likely life expectancy is an important factor in making long-term financial plans.

Financial IQ Test

Take this quick quiz to find out your Financial IQ

IRA Eligibility

Use this calculator to determine whether you qualify for the different types of IRAs.

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Small Business Offered Rare Health Insurance Incentives

Many of the precious few incentives for employers in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act are targeted to small business.

HOT TOPIC: The Great Inflation-Deflation Debate

We're all used to worrying about inflation and its long-term effect on purchasing power. However, there's a growing chorus warning that deflation is the next big concern for the U.S. economy.

Playing Catch-Up with Contributions

Something as simple as increasing your contributions to tax-advantaged retirement programs can go a long way toward helping you pursue your long-term financial goals.

Pursuing Both Growth and Value

Maintaining a balance of growth and value investments may help investors add a new dimension of diversification to their portfolios.

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