Understanding Today’s Financial Environment
Welcome, I’m Mark Militello, a financial professional in Corpus Christi, TX. I understand that each individual faces unique financial challenges I can help take the mystery out of saving for retirement or putting money away for a special purpose. My personalized service focuses on your needs, wants, and financial goals.
I look forward to working with you through all stages of your life. You can reach me at (361) 882-3221.
Helpful Content
Donating Art: Taxation Abstraction
The tax rules that govern donating art are complex and confusing. Take a closer look.
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Do you know these three personal finance sayings?
Retirement Income and the Traditional Portfolio
Experiencing negative returns early in retirement can potentially undermine the sustainability of your assets.
Variable Universal Life Insurance
Variable Universal Life is permanent insurance in which the policyholder directs how premiums are invested.
What to Look for in Personal Finance Apps
An increasing number have been developed to help individuals with their personal finances.
Best Performing Asset Classes
Bonds may outperform stocks one year only to have stocks rebound the next.
9 Facts About Retirement
Regardless of how you approach retirement, there are some things about it that might surprise you.
Creative Ways to Motivate Your Employees
Five creative (and inexpensive) ideas for motivating your employees.
The Lowdown on Those Free Credit Scores
What’s the deal with your yearly free credit report?
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Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
What Is My Current Net Worth?
Use this calculator to estimate your net worth by adding up your assets and subtracting your liabilities.
Tax Freedom Day
Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.
Comparing Investments
This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
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Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
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Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
Forecast
The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We’d love to help you prepare.
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
Ready for Retirement?
Are you ready for retirement? Here are five words you should consider.
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall Street, the stock market has a long and storied history.