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.

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Cost of Retirement

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Impact of Inflation

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Retirement Plan Early Distribution

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Retirement Portfolio Lifespan

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Newsletters

HOT TOPIC: European News Causes Market Mood Swings

In recent weeks, the yields on Italian bonds spiked to more than 7%, suggesting the sovereign debt crisis was spreading to a much larger economy and eluding the European Union’s efforts to contain it. The U.S. stock and bond markets have responded to the headlines coming out of Europe. This article explores the role of political risk in U.S. financial market volatility.

HOT TOPIC: Breaking Down the Proposed FY 2013 Budget

The 2013 budget released by the White House on February 13 contains proposed fiscal measures that could affect the business and investment climate, the income tax code, and government spending. Considering that Congress will debate and discuss the budget in detail, many of these measures are unlikely to become law as proposed, but they may indicate future developments.

HOT TOPIC: Could High Oil and Gas Prices Derail the Recovery?

Gas prices began the year higher than normal and increased sharply. The forecast is for prices to rise to record highs by summer. But it’s not just drivers who are feeling pain at the pump. This article will explain some possible reasons why gas prices have been rising and discuss the potential implications for consumers, businesses, and the broader U.S. economy.

HOT TOPIC: Are Housing Troubles Standing in the Way of Growth?

In the wake of past recessions, the housing industry provided a meaningful economic boost. This time around, the pace of the recovery has been more sluggish than expected, and ongoing weakness in the housing sector may be to blame.

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