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We strive to know you, your priorities, your goals and your aspirations so we can create a comprehensive plan designed to address what is important in your life.
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We educate our clients about financial concepts and products, and take the mystery out of investing, insurance, estate conservation, and preserving wealth.
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We believe our team approach adds a broader perspective to all we do and provides increased benefits to our clients.
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Welcome, Solomon CPAs & Financial Services PLLC is a financial organization in Mesa, AZ. We understand that individuals face unique challenges as they prepare for retirement. We can help take the mystery out of preparing for today and tomorrow. Whether your goal is preparing for retirement, college savings, or estate strategy, our personalized service focuses on your needs, wants, and financial goals and objectives.
Our professionals have years of experience in tax, accounting, and financial services. We can help you address your needs of today and for many years to come. We look forward to working with you through all stages of your life.
Investment services are offered by Chris Solomon and Rick Solomon through affiliation with Avantax.
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Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
Inflation & Your Money
It's important to understand how inflation is reported and how it can affect investments.
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Calculate your vehicle's fuel efficiency and see what you're spending on gas annually.
Managing an Inheritance
A windfall from a loved one can be both rewarding and complicated.
Making a Charitable Contribution
There are benefits and limitations when you decide to donate stock.
Perception vs. Reality
Learn how to coordinate your retirement accounts like an orchestra to help maximize your retirement strategy.
Capital Gains Tax When Selling Your Home
If your clients are buying or selling a home, use this to help them determine if they qualify for capital gains taxes.
FIRE Retirement
This short, informative article teaches the basics of the FIRE movement.
Choices for Your 401(k) at a Former Employer
Individuals have four basic choices with the 401(k) account they accrued at a previous employer.
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Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Compare how the same contribution grows differently in taxable versus tax-deferred accounts.
Federal Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Estimate your potential federal capital gains tax liability on the sale of an asset.
Credit Card Payoff
Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.
Student Loan Payoff Calculator: Extra Payments Can Save You
See how extra payments toward your student loans could shorten your payoff timeline.
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Timing Your Retirement
This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.
Finding the Balance
The sandwich generation faces unique challenges. For many, meeting needs is a matter of finding a balance.
Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
How to Bake a Pie-R-A
Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
Retirement and Quality of Life
Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.