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Welcome and thanks for visiting our website. My name is Albert Cavazos, the owner and principal at AC Financial.
We understand the challenges you face in trying to organize and manage your personal finances. With over 30 years experience in the financial services industry, we can provide you with a better approach that is simple, smart and more personal. We can help you gain the peace of mind and security that comes with financial independence. Whatever your goals may be (retirement, college savings, or estate planning) our services provide trustworthy guidance so you can prudently work towards achievements and long-term success.
Since beginning my career, I have worked to be a credit to my profession. I always work in a fiduciary capacity with clients. My institutional money management experience and credentials provide a favorable backdrop that's unique in the industry.
I would certainly welcome the opportunity to visit with you to see if we can help you achieve your dreams.
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Estate Management Checklist
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The Richest Man in Babylon
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The Half Million Dollar Baby
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Mutual Funds vs. ETFs
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TIPS for Inflation
If you are concerned about inflation and expect short-term interest rates may increase, TIPS could be worth considering.
The Economic Journey of Your Morning Coffee
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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.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
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Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
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Jane Bond: Decoding Diversification
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, discovering how bonds diversify a portfolio.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
When Markets React
When markets shift, experienced investors stick to their strategy.
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall Street, the stock market has a long and storied history.