University Financial Group

Welcome 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. University Financial Group 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 importantly, 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 planning, to help you learn more about who we are, and to give you fast, easy access to market performance and 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.

Cost of Retirement

Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.

Financial IQ Test

Take this quick quiz to find out your Financial IQ

Life Expectancy

Knowing your likely life expectancy is an important factor in making long-term financial plans.

IRA Eligibility

Use this calculator to determine whether you qualify for the different types of IRAs.

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HOT TOPIC: Investors Flock to Bond Funds, But What Happens When Rates Rise?

Investors are on track to invest 11 times more money in bond funds in 2009 than they will invest in stock funds. This is not surprising, considering the market volatility in 2008, but are these investors operating on false assumptions about the capabilities of bond funds?

Variable Annuities Add Guarantees

Investors who would rather not choose between a guaranteed income and above-average investment gains may want to consider variable annuities with living benefit guarantees.

Patching the Alternative Minimum Tax

The future of the AMT is uncertain, yet it is important to consider the possible effects of the AMT on your tax situation.

Good Care Begins Early

Ironically, people who avoid important discussions because they don’t want to be a burden are sowing seeds for even greater troubles because they are forestalling preparation and ignoring the risks associated with aging, possibly until it’s too late.

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