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
Should I Invest in Gold?
Learning more about gold and its history may help you decide whether it has a place in your portfolio.
Historical Inflation
See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.
Emergency Fund Calculator
Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.
Healthcare Costs in Retirement
Without a solid approach, healthcare expenses may add up quickly and potentially alter your spending.
Social Security: The Elephant in the Room
Some people wonder if Social Security will remain financially sound enough to pay the benefits they are owed.
A Checklist for When a Spouse or Parent Passes
An overview of some fundamental steps when a loved one passes.
Estimating the Cost of College
This worksheet can help you estimate the costs of a four-year college program.
Emotional vs. Strategic Decisions
Information vs. instinct. Are your choices based on evidence of emotion?
Women and Financial Strategies
Most women don’t shy away from the day-to-day financial decisions, but some may be leaving their future to chance.
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Social Security Tax Estimator
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.
Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator
Calculate your debt-to-income ratio to understand how lenders may view your financial health.
Student Loan Payoff Calculator: Extra Payments Can Save You
See how extra payments toward your student loans could shorten your payoff timeline.
What's Your MPG?
Calculate your vehicle's fuel efficiency and see what you're spending on gas annually.
The Power of Interest - How Long Will it take My Money to Do
Use the Rule of 72 to estimate how long it takes your money to double at a given rate.
How Much Do I Need To Retire?
How much is enough to retire? It depends on your lifestyle, timeline, and more. Use this calculator to get a personalized est
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Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.
Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times
All about how missing the best market days (or the worst!) might affect your portfolio.
The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.