Educational Institute Of The Southwest

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

Educational Institute of the Southwest is dedicated to the financial education. It is our goal, as well as the goal of our associates, to provide you with more knowledge so you can make better financial decisions. We believe:  

            "Financial Freedom Begins with Financial  Education".  

You will have a defining moment in the way you think about money.

Educational Institute of the Southwest has joined a growing group of professionals from across the country, who are deeply concerned about the direction we are headed and the impact it will have on you and your family's financial future. We need to share with you information that is critical to preparing you for that future. It is our concern that certain changing events will affect you and your family dramatically. Our discussion  may change the way you think forever.

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

Car Affordability

How much can you afford to pay for a car?

Disability Income Insurance

How much Disability Income Insurance do you need?

Mortgage Acceleration

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

Cost of Retirement

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

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Newsletters

Another Economic Stimulus

Temporary incentives could affect businesses of all sizes. Although Congress was unable to tackle the controversial issue of future income tax rates before the 2010 midterms, it quietly passed a little-noticed tax package, the Small Business Jobs Act of 2009 (H.R. 5297), that may benefit small businesses and even individual taxpayers.

HOT TOPIC: How to Make the Most of the Payroll Tax Cut

Have you considered what you will do with the extra 2% in take-home pay that you will receive in 2011? An extra 2% might not seem like much, but it could be an opportunity to make a difference in your financial future.

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.

Protecting What May Be Your Most Valuable Asset

Statistics indicate 43% of 40-year-olds will suffer at least one long-term disability (lasting 90 days or longer) before age 65. Disability income insurance could help protect your most valuable asset: your ability to earn an income.

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