Our goal at Independent Capital Management is to be your most trusted advisor through our professional knowledge, our integrity and our personalized service.
We hope your visit to our web site 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 are independent advisors who work for our clients. Our goal never waivers from representing our clients with their best interests in mind and at heart. We work with individuals, families, self-employed, small businesses and corporations as well. In addition to personal financial planning we set up 401K plans, simple IRA plans and much more.
Newsletters
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Trusts — Not Just for Estate Taxes
In the past, trusts were often used to avoid estate taxes, but that purpose has become less important for most people with current high exemption amounts. However, a properly constructed trust can serve many other purposes for families of more modest means.
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Roth 401(k) News: Is It Time to Rethink How You Save for Retirement?
High-income participants will not be allowed to make pre-tax catch-up contributions to a traditional 401(k) or similar plan starting in 2026, but they will be able to contribute to a workplace Roth.
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REITs, Rates, and Income
This article provides an overview of REITs, including how they can offer a consistent income stream and why changing interest rates can affect REIT performance.
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Don’t Forget About Credit When Planning for Retirement
Credit may not be at the top of the list when it comes to retirement, but good credit can make a big difference for retirees. This article looks at some key factors that lenders consider.
Calculators
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Impact of Inflation
Estimate the future cost of an item based on today’s prices and the rate of inflation you expect.
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IRA Eligibility
Use this calculator to determine whether you qualify for the different types of IRAs.
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Estate Taxes
Use this calculator to estimate the federal estate taxes that could be due on your estate after you die.
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Credit Card Debt
How Long Will It Take to Pay my Balance?