Welcome to Porter Financial Strategies
financial planning for your future is what we take pride in. Chris Porter has been planning for his clients' needs for over 25 years. Whether it’s for your child’s future educational goals, your retirement or to leave a family legacy, Chris is here for you and your family’s financial objectives. Feel free to click on “Services” to see what we have to offer here at PFS.
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Helpful Content
Surprises
Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.
Tax Efficiency in Retirement
What role would taxes play in your investment decisions?
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.
Did Father Know Best About Financial Decision-Making?
“Listen, money doesn’t grow on trees.”
Financial Fixes: The Hidden Costs of Home Ownership
Six out of 10 millennials regret buying a home because they weren’t prepared for the hidden costs.
Where Will Your Retirement Money Come From?
Retirement income may come from a variety of sources. Here's an overview of the six main sources.
Are You Prepared for an Estate Tax Sunset?
The federal estate tax exemption sunsets in 2025. Learn more about what to do to make the most of the higher threshold.
The Five Basics of Financial Literacy
How literate are you when it comes to your finances? Brush up with these five basics.
Retirement Seen Through Your Eyes
What's your vision of retirement?
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Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
Impact of Taxes and Inflation
Estimate the potential impact taxes and inflation can have on the purchasing power of an investment.
What's My Potential Estate Tax?
This calculator helps estimate your federal estate tax liability.
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Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
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Working With A Financial Professional
A financial professional is an invaluable resource to help you untangle the complexities of whatever life throws at you.
Retirement Plan Detectives
A couple become Retirement Plan Detectives, searching records from old employers.
Dog Bites and Homeowners Insurance
Reviewing coverage options is just one thing responsible pet parents can do to help look out for their dogs.
The Wild West of Data Theft
Learn about cyber liability insurance in this entertaining video.
Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
Should You Ever Retire?
A growing number of Americans are pushing back the age at which they plan to retire. Or deciding not to retire at all.