Markin Financial Group of Wells Fargo Advisors


Welcome to the Markin Financial Group website where you will find a wealth of information about how you can reach your financial goals.  In addition, this site offers a wide variety of useful information including calculators, articles, a portfolio tracker, and more; all with the click of your mouse.

We hope your visit will help you understand the opportunities and potential rewards that become available when you take a proactive approach to your personal financial situation. 

This website was created to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind investing, retirement, estate planning, and wealth preservation. Most importantly, we hope you see the value of working with us to pursue your financial goals.

We are here to help educate you about the basic concepts of wealth management, to help you learn more about who we are, and to give you fast, easy access to market performance and data. 

Please take advantage of this resource and visit us often. Be sure to add this site to your list of "favorites" in your Internet browser. The information found here is frequently updated and you will not want to miss any developments.  Thanks for visiting us.

The Markin Financial Group


 

 


 
Calculators

Credit Card Debt

How Long Will It Take to Pay my Balance?

Required Minimum Distributions

Estimate the annual required distribution from your traditional IRA or former employer's retirement plan after you turn age 70.

Mortgage Refinancing

Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.

Tax-Deferred Savings

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

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Newsletters

Another Year, Another AMT Patch

The 2010 Tax Relief Act adjusted AMT exemption levels for 2010 and 2011 to help prevent an estimated 21 million middle-income taxpayers from being subject to the alternative minimum tax. Will Congress enact another patch for 2012?

For Better, For Worse: Communicating About Retirement

A recent study indicates that couples are not communicating clearly about retirement goals and strategies, even as they approach retirement age. This article offers suggestions to open a dialogue and encourages couples to discuss their retirement needs and desires with each other and with their financial advisor.

What Do Price/Earnings Ratios Really Have to Offer?

It's not hard to find the price/earnings ratios of publicly traded companies or even the market as a whole reported in the news. Unfortunately, it may be difficult to understand what the numbers mean without the ability to make meaningful comparisons.

The Financial State of the States

Many state and local governments have struggled with lower tax receipts and large budget deficits — during and after the recession. This article offers a closer look at the financial pressures facing the states and how the methods used to address budget shortfalls could ultimately serve as a drag on the national economy.

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