Jerry W. Wilk, P.F.P. Financial, Investment & Retirement Planning in Irvine, CA

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As a full service financial planning firm in Irvine, Ca. We help people plan and achieve their financial goals  as well as create appropriate strategies for their future. We will help you plan for your retirement through Investment in a range of financial products and services for individuals and business owners. All of your decisions will be based on detailed information with advice from specialists that you can fully trust. WE show clients strategies deisgned to help them build wealth, preserve purchasing power, establish dependable sources of income, earn tax advantaged income, invest in 401-k and retirment plans, potentially reduce income taxes, insure for long-term care expenses, protect their family, sell long held assets such as stocks, businesses or investment real estate with the goal of not paying capital gains tax, or minimize the estate tax when passing an estate to loved ones.

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 Web site was created to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind insurance, investing, retirement, estate planning, and wealth preservation. Most  importantly, we hope you will see the value of working with a skilled professional to pursue your financial goals.   

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Cost of Retirement

Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.

Impact of Inflation

Estimate the future cost of an item based on today’s prices and the rate of inflation you expect.

Retirement Plan Early Distribution

Estimate how much would remain after paying income taxes and penalties if you took an early distribution from a retirement plan.

Retirement Portfolio Lifespan

How Long Will Your Funds Last?

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Deciding When to Begin

Waiting until full retirement age (or up to age 70) to claim Social Security may result in significantly higher monthly benefits. At age 62, the earliest age to claim Social Security, the amount received could be only 70% of the benefit received at "full retirement age" (which ranges from age 65 to 67 depending on year of birth).

Never Retire? Don't Count on It

In a recent survey, just 40% of wealthy individuals indicated they are totally confident they will have enough money for retirement. The other 60% said they will shun traditional retirement and work as long as possible. However, it could be dangerous to believe that a retirement income shortfall can be overcome by working past the traditional retirement age.

Help an Inheritance Help You

When Americans were asked what they would do with a large inheritance, 48% said they would save it; only 8% said they would spend it on things they've always wanted. Could the Great Recession be changing attitudes about money? There are some options to consider for those who expect to receive, or have already received, an inheritance.

HOT TOPIC: Debating the Debt Ceiling

There has been substantial debate in Congress over raising the ceiling on the national debt. Although many Americans could be adversely affected if Congress decided not to increase the debt ceiling, this is unlikely to happen.

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