Daren J. Powers CPA, S.C.

Hello and thanks for visiting my new website.  In addition to being a CPA I am a Personal Financial Specialist.   I create tax-smart wealth management plans and investment portfolios by focusing on after-tax returns.  After all, its not what you earn but how much you keep that matters!

As a seasoned  tax professional with the knowledge of investments and financial planning, I am ready to help you craft your very own tax-smart investment portfolio.  Call me today and lets get started on a plan for your financial future!

 

                           Product Offerings               Service Offerings

401(k) Rollovers  Retirement Income Opportunities

Roth & Traditional IRA's

Investment Advisory Services
Mutual Funds  Personal Financial Planning 
Stocks & Bonds Tax-Smart Investing Advice
Fixed & Variable Annuities Insurance Strategies
Long-term Care Insurance Business Consulting
Disability Insurance  Estate Tax Analysis
Life Insurance    Tax Preparation

                                                        
 Welcome to my new Web site, where you’ll find a wealth of information in the form of newsletter articles, calculators, and research reports.

We hope your visit will help you understand the opportunities and potential rewards that are available when you take a proactive approach to your personal financial situation. We have created this Web site to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind insurance, investing, retirement, estate planning, and wealth preservation. Most important, we hope you see the value of working with skilled professionals to pursue your financial goals.

We’re here to help educate you about the basic concepts of financial management; to help you learn more about who we are; and to give you fast, easy access to market performance data. We hope you take advantage of this resource and visit us often. Be sure to add our site to your list of "favorites" in your Internet browser. We frequently update our information, and we wouldn’t want you to miss any developments in the area of personal finance.
Calculators

Taxable Equivalent Yield

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

Risk Tolerance

This calculator is designed to help you clarify your comfort level with investment risk.

Life Insurance

How much life insurance would you need to produce a sufficient income stream for your family?

Mortgage Acceleration

This calculator can help you determine how soon you can pay off your mortgage.

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Newsletters

Are Consumers Holding the Keys to a Better Economy?

Consumer spending still accounts for about 70% of gross domestic product, but some government statistics suggest that consumers may have reduced spending drastically in recent years, especially on discretionary items. High unemployment, household debt, and a general lack of confidence can affect consumers' ability and willingness to spend.

GDP: Measuring the Economy

It's likely you've heard a lot about the gross domestic product (GDP) if you follow the news. But what is its impact on the national economy and how has the Great Recession impacted the GDP? This primer explains the numbers behind the GDP and what it ultimately tells us about the economic health of the nation.

Put It in Writing

A high level of job satisfaction is fairly typical of business owners, but it can also be a hindrance if it keeps them from thinking about a planned exit strategy. A written exit plan could help you avoid surprises.

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.

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