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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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When to Self-Insure
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Money that Buys Good Health is Never Ill Spent
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A Primer on Dividends
A company's profits can be reinvested or paid out to the company’s shareholders as “dividends."
Can Group, Private Disability Policies Work Together?
Loss of income from disability has the potential to cause financial hardship. Disability insurance can help.
Do You Owe The AMT?
If you want to avoid potential surprises at tax time, it may make sense to know where you stand when it comes to the AMT.
Death is No Excuse
The federal government requires deceased individuals to file a final income tax return.
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What Is My Risk Tolerance?
This questionnaire will help determine your tolerance for investment risk.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
Impact of Taxes and Inflation
Estimate the potential impact taxes and inflation can have on the purchasing power of an investment.
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5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
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Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
It May Be Time for a Financial Checkup
It’s never a bad time to speak with your financial advisor about changes in your situation.
Ready for Retirement?
Are you ready for retirement? Here are five words you should consider.
Coaches
Coaches have helped you your whole life, in ways big and small. We’d like to be one of them.
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.