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Net Worth Advisory Group will be teaching a seminar at LaCaille on Tuesday, December 1st at 7:00 pm. Both prospective clients and current clients and their guests are welcome.

In 2009, ordinary income tax rates range from 10 to 35 percent. In 2009, taxpayers in the 10 or 15 percent tax brackets qualify for a capital gains rate of 0, while taxpayers in the 25 percent or higher brackets pay a capital gains tax of 15 percent.

Target date funds (also called lifecyle funds) are mutual funds that link an investment portfolio to a particular time horizon. This date should be correlated with a particular event in the investor's life, usually their expected retirement date.

Net Worth Advisory Group launched it's revised website on Monday, November 16th. The site explains the benefits of working with an independent fee-only financial advisor and provides a list of questions to ask your current advisor.

A mutual fund is an investment management company that pools the money of investors and hires an investment advisor to invest that money in an attempt to achieve a financial objective. Mutual funds can invest in stocks, bonds, or other securities.

To help lenders understand agency requirements, Mortgage Compliance Advisors creates summary of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and FHA quality control guidelines.

Common stock (frequently referred to as equity) represents ownership in a corporation. Stock owners participate in the profitability of a company by receiving dividends, which is the distribution of a company's profits (usually quarterly).

Various entities issue bonds to borrow money. Of course, corporations issue bonds to increase their cash flow. The largest sector of the bond market is U.S. Treasury obligations (treasure bills, notes, and bonds).

Corporate and government entities issue bonds as a way of borrowing money. Investors purchase bonds (lend money) in exchange for interest payments and the promise that the loan will be repaid in the future.

Celtic Bank recently closed a small business loan for Salt Lake Karate-Do’s new downtown location on 865 East 500 South, Salt Lake City, Utah. Salt Lake Karate-Do offers martial arts lessons for children and adults. Lead instructor...

So far this year, an odd couple has emerged as big winners in the financial market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 14 percent, while gold futures are up 19 percent.

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The cost of attending a four-year private college increased 4.3 percent in the 2009-2010 academic year, bringing the average annual price to $35,636. Meanwhile, over the past 12 months, the Consumer Price Index actually decreased 1.3 percent.

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"Roth IRA Conversion: Is it Right for You?" explains the new rules governing these conversions, the special tax opportunity presented by these conversions in 2010, and the protection offered by these conversions in the event the market declines.

Many consumers take comfort knowing regulatory agencies monitor financial salesman, but the State of Utah has never prosecuted anyone for violating the suitability standard. Regulators are simply too understaffed to enforce these compliance issues.

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A home purchased for $25,000 in 1970 would now be worth approximately $176,800. By comparison, a $25,000 investment in the S&P 500 in 1970 would now be valued at $349,870.

Despite increasing pressure to slash debt and rebuild retirement funds, two-thirds of consumers do not have a written financial plan, according to the 2009 National Consumer Survey on Personal Finance.

Insurance Insight Group (IIG) has announced the release of a new program, called the Wealth & Income Planner, that insurance organizations use to recruit new agents and help their current insurance professionals see enhanced sales results.

The past six months would indicate the U.S. economy has bottomed out and turned around. However, there is a lot of room for growth. These stats provide some insight into how much the U.S. economy must grow to regain its position as a global leader:

Announcing ClearView Customized Client Reports that are cost effective, predictable, repeatable and professional. Consolidate data, spreadsheets, graphs, reports, financials in one package.

Diversification did not protect investor's portfolios in 2008. Does 2008 indicate that diversification is dead? Let's examine how different asset categories have performed since the market turnaround on March 9, 2009:

Financial tips on how to get your retirement plan back on track.

A new e-book is available for download at no cost. Each chapter of the e-book describes a misunderstood financial topic. View the table of contents and determine which subjects you would like more information on.

A call option gives an investor the right to buy 100 shares of a particular security at a predetermined price before a set deadline. A put options gives an investor the right to sell 100 shares of a security at a set price before a set deadline.

Traditionally, a hedge is an investment that minimizes the risk associated with another investment. The hedge is designed to increase in value when the value of the original investment declines. Recently, the phrase “hedge fund” took new meaning.

Load investments are frequently sold by stockbrokers, insurance agents, and annuity salesmen. These investments subtract a sales charge from the dollars invested in order to compensate the individual who sold the product.

Survey results indicate 76% of Americans do not know the difference between a broker/dealer and a Registered Investment Advisor.

Fee only financial planners never accept commissions or compensation from the products they recommend. Fee based financial planners have the ability to collect fees from their clients, but can also collect commissions from the products they sell.

Flipping through the local paper, I noticed a standard advertisement from a “financial planning” firm. We’re seeing more and more of these advertisements that are designed and written to appear as an actual article of the publication.

If your looking for a positive effect to come from the recent recession, look at how people handle their personal credit. In May of 2009, there was a total of $928 billion of revolving debt outstanding. That number is down from $960 billion in 2008.

The Office of Management and Budget revised its May deficit projections to forecast a record $1.6 trillion deficit for the fiscal year ending September 30. Worse, the White House forecast $9 trillion in additional debt over the next decade.

Lon Jefferies, an independent fee only financial planner at Net Worth Advisory Group in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been named an contributing author by FiLife.com, which is published in partnership with the Wall Street Journal.

Mortgage Compliance Advisors announces launch of comprehensive FHA, VA, and HECM lending manuals, as reference and training for mortgage lenders.

Blackdiamond Consultants LLC has emerged as a one-stop company within the credit industry by offering debt settlement and adding new tradelines to reports in addition to its credit repair services

Lon Jefferies, a fee only financial planner at Net Worth Advisory Group in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been named an "expert author" by EzineArticles.com.

With the Federal Trade Commission’s announcement of the Red Flags Rule beginning August 1, 2009, Mortgage Compliance Advisors launches its Red Flag Policy Template for mortgage brokers and lenders.

Wasatch Gold Exchange has openend a new facility in the Valley Fair Mall.

Nexia’s CEO Richard Surber is scheduled to appear on MoneyTV with anchor Donald Baillargeon on Friday, July 10, 2009 to discuss Nexia and its future.

Known for his success with stars like Teri Hatcher and Alex Trebek, Jack King is now on the hunt to find the ideal celebrity spokesperson for Nexia Holdings Inc.'s Landis Salons marketing campaign.

Lon Jefferies, a fee only financial planner in Salt Lake City, Utah, asks the internet community what financial terms they would like defined. Submitted terms will be described in a short e-book which will be made available online at no cost.

Robert Christenson, an expert in establishing and servicing defined contribution retirement plans, has joined Net Worth Advisory Group, a fee-only financial planning firm in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Nexia Holdings, Inc. has retained the award winning Clearvision International Inc. to help launch their national brand awareness campaign. A high-profile celebrity endorsement is underway that promises strong visibility and prominence for the brand.

This press release informs the readers about UnsecuredBizLoan.com, a firm that offers three different types of business loans.

Net Worth Advisory Group, a fee only financial planning firm in Salt Lake City, Utah, continues to support the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA), despite recent findings that three NAPFA members mismanaged client funds.

Business avoids putting additional strain on tax payers through self-made financial bailouts.

May 29th has officially been dubbed "Utah Educational Savings Plan Day." Contributions made to a new 529 plan that day will be matched up to $20. Lon Jefferies, a fee-only financial planner, urges individuals to take advantage of this great tool.

With the Federal Trade Commission’s announcement of the Red Flags Rule beginning August 1, 2009, Mortgage Compliance Advisors launches its Red Flag Policy Template for mortgage brokers and lenders.

Celtic Bank recently was recognized by Coleman Publishing as being a top SBA lender with largest percentage increase in loan volume for six months ending March 31, 2009.