Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network

Lifetime Wealth Strategies

Welcome to our Web site, where you'll find a wealth of information
about our capabilities and how we can help you reach your financial
goals. In addition, our site offers a wide variety of useful
information, including calculators, articles, a portfolio tracker,
and more.
 

 

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.
 


 

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


 

We're here to help educate you about the basic concepts of investment
planning, to help you learn more about who we are, and to
give you fast, easy access to market performance and 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.




 

 


 

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 Portfolio Lifespan

How Long Will Your Funds Last?

Financial IQ Test

Take this quick quiz to find out your Financial IQ

More Calculators →

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.

Leaving Your Home Out of the Retirement Equation

Plummeting home prices and increased borrowing cut U.S. home equity by more than 60% during the Great Recession — and housing prices have not yet recovered. This article considers the potential drawbacks of depending on home equity to help fund retirement.

Ways to Save More

About two out of three American workers are saving for retirement, but less than half are confident that they will save enough money to live comfortably during their retirement years. This article includes suggestions for readers to take small steps that could make a big difference when they are ready to retire.

Investing in the Future

Due to the fiscal struggles of state governments, in-state tuition and fees at public four-year colleges and universities rose dramatically for the 2011-12 school year. The cost of private institutions also continues to increase. This article presents information on the cost of a college education and how a 529 plan may be a helpful savings vehicle.

More Newsletters →