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Helping You Make Smart Decisions About Your Money - Bill Jenkins

My name is Bill Jenkins and I'd like to welcome you to our Web site, where you'll find a wealth of information in the form of newsletter articles, calculators, and research reports.

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.

We're here to help educate you about the basic concepts of financial management; to help you learn more about who we are; and to give you fast, easy access to market performance data. We hope you take advantage of this resource and visit us often. Be sure to add our site to your list of "favorites" in your Internet browser. We frequently update our information, and we wouldn't want you to miss any developments in the area of personal finance.

Bill Jenkins

"Helping You Make Smart Decisions About Your Money"

New Auto Loan Interest Deduction Explained

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) provides an annual deduction of up to $10,000 for interest paid on qualifying new auto loans, effective for tax years 2025 through 2028.

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Is Your Dream Kitchen a Good Investment?

Considering the potential return on investment before taking on home improvement projects can help homeowners make cost-effective decisions.

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HOT TOPIC: Social Security and Medicare: The Clock Is Ticking

According to this years Trustees report, Social Security recipients might face a benefit cut in 2034 unless Congress acts soon to strengthen the program.

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A Roadmap for Your Family

A letter of instruction could be just as important as a will in helping loved ones settle an estate and move forward with their lives.

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Life Insurance

How much life insurance would you need to produce a sufficient income stream for your family?

Required Minimum Distributions

Estimate the annual required distribution from your traditional IRA or former employers retirement plan after you turn age 73.

College Funding

Use this calculator to estimate the cost of your child’s education, based on the variables you input.

Tax-Deferred Savings

Compare the potential future value of tax-deferred investments to that of taxable investments.

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