Understanding Today’s Financial Environment
Welcome, I’m Scott M. Wallace, CFP®, a financial professional in Katy, TX. We understand that individuals face unique challenges as they prepare for retirement. We can help take the mystery out of preparing for today and tomorrow. Whether you goal is saving for retirement, college savings, or estate strategy, our personalized service focuses your needs, wants, and financial goals and objectives.
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The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
Password Protection Strategies
Simple steps may help you foil hackers and protect your privacy.
Eight Mistakes That Can Upend Your Retirement
There are common mistakes you can avoid when saving for retirement.
Apps That Help Achieve Goals
If you find it hard to attain personal life goals, there’s an app for that!
The Cost of Procrastination
Don't let procrastination keep you from pursuing your financial dreams and goals.
TIPS for Inflation
If you are concerned about inflation and expect short-term interest rates may increase, TIPS could be worth considering.
Buying Auto Insurance For Teen Drivers
Tips on insuring your teen driver.
Orchestrating Your Retirement Accounts
Getting the instruments of your retirement to work in concert may go far in realizing the retirement you imagine.
Estate Management Checklist
Is your estate in order? This short quiz may help you assess your overall strategy.
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Saving for College
This calculator can help you estimate how much you should be saving for college.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
Contributing to an IRA?
Determine if you are eligible to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA.
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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Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
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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?”
What Smart Investors Know
Smart investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
Forecast
The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We’d love to help you prepare.
The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.