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Allen Wealth Management Advantage Allen Wealth Management of Wells Fargo Advisors is dedicated to help build and preserve wealth for clients by identifying quality equity and fixed-income investments and structuring portfolios to help maximize wealth and preserve capital. Financial Advisors William and Jonathan Allen combine over 30 years of experience in the financial industry to offer a distinctive blend of asset-management services and sound investment counsel to help clients achieve their financial goals. Since 1969, Bill Allen has been dedicated to serving his clients' investment needs, and he established Allen Wealth Management in 1998 with his son, Jonathan. Our clients' success is our success. More...

SECURITIES: ARE NOT FDIC-INSURED/ARE NOT BANK-GUARANTEED/MAY LOSE VALUE This information is intended for use only by residents of AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL ,GA, HI, IN, MA, MD, ME, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, VA, WV and WY. Securities-related services may not be provided to individuals residing in any state not listed above. Insurance-related services may not be provided to individuals residing in any states other than NJ, NY and PA. The financial calculator results shown represent analysis and estimates based on the assumptions you have provided, but they do not reflect all relevant elements of your personal situation. The actual effects of your financial decisions may vary significantly from these estimates--so these estimates should not be regarded as predictions, advice, or recommendations. Wells Fargo Advisors does not provide legal or tax advice. Be sure to consult with your own tax and legal advisors before taking any action that might have tax consequences.

IRA Eligibility

Use this calculator to determine whether you qualify for the different types of IRAs.

Taxable Equivalent Yield

Calculate the rate of return you would have to receive from a taxable investment to realize an equivalent tax-exempt yield.

Life Expectancy

Knowing your likely life expectancy is an important factor in making long-term financial plans.

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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Favorable Dividend and Capital Gains Tax Rates Extended—for Now

The 2010 Tax Relief Act extended the 15% maximum tax rates on qualified dividends and long-term capital gains through December 31, 2012. But without further legislation, dividends will be taxed at ordinary income tax rates and capital gains tax rates will return to 20% (23.8% for investors in the two highest tax brackets) in 2013.

Retaining MVPs with Executive Bonus Life Insurance

An economic recovery is likely to bring more job opportunities to top performers, but it could prove costly for businesses to replace productive employees who decide to leave. An executive bonus plan funded with cash-value life insurance can be used to reward and retain an organization's most valuable employees.

Insurance for Two Could Benefit Your Heirs

Survivorship life insurance offers a way to help a couple's heirs pay estate taxes, probate costs, and other final expenses — and could be especially important after 2012 when the federal estate tax is scheduled to be significantly higher. Even if the estate tax doesn't apply to an estate, the insurance proceeds could benefit heirs or a favorite charity.

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.

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