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.
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The Economic Journey of Your Morning Coffee
Few contemplate the complex journey that brought their coffee from farm to kitchen table.
Jane Bond: Decoding Diversification
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, discovering how bonds diversify a portfolio.
9 Facts About Retirement
Regardless of how you approach retirement, there are some things about it that might surprise you.
Rebalancing Your Portfolio
Over time, different investments' performances can shift a portfolio’s intent and risk profile. Rebalancing may be critical.
Keeping Good Records is Good Business
Maintaining good records for your business not only helps to meet your tax and legal obligations, but it can save you money.
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."
Insurance Needs Assessment: When You're Newly Married
Marriage changes everything, including your insurance needs.
Estate Management Checklist
Is your estate in order? This short quiz may help you assess your overall strategy.
The Anatomy of an Index
The S&P 500 represents a large portion of the value of the U.S. equity market, it may be worth understanding.
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Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
Doubling Your Money
This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.
What Is My Life Expectancy?
Estimate how many years you may need retirement assets or how long to provide income to a surviving spouse or children.
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
This calculator estimates how much life insurance you would need to meet your family's needs if you were to die prematurely.
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5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
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Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities
What is your plan for health care during retirement?
Where Is the Market Headed?
We all know the stock market can be unpredictable. We all want to know, “What’s next for the financial markets?”
Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now
Have you found yourself suddenly single? Here are 3 steps to take right now.
Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.
Acres of Diamonds
In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.
Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.