At The Giles Financial Group we define our role as advocates on behalf of businesses and familieis who require highly specialized financial and advisory services. Our goal is to help them maximize value and minimize risk for their assets. We accomplish this through our development of professionals who offer a wide range of financial services to both individuals and businesses.

The Giles Financial Group, which was established in 1986 by David A. Giles is an independent financial services firm. Our professionals offer a broad range of products and services from the nation's leading insurance and investment companies.

 


 

IRA Eligibility

Use this calculator to determine whether you qualify for the different types of IRAs.

Personal Inflation Rate

Is your personal inflation rate higher or lower than the CPI?

Disability Income Insurance

How much Disability Income Insurance do you need?

Savings Accumulation

Estimate the future value of your current savings.

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Help Chart the Future of Your Family Business

The transition from one generation to the next is considered to be one of the biggest risks to the survival of a family-owned business. A thoughtful succession strategy not only outlines when and how ownership should be transferred but also takes tax implications, family relationships, and other sensitive issues into account.

Managing Cash When Interest Rates Are Low

It's generally a good idea to keep three to six months of income in an emergency fund, but where should cash be kept when interest rates are low? This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of savings accounts, certificates of deposit, and money market funds.

Tax Law Keeps S Corporations Attractive

S corporations are more common than C corporations and partnerships, perhaps because they are not subject to the corporate tax. Instead, profits and losses flow directly to shareholders, who are currently taxed at lower individual income tax rates. Read why reorganizing as an S corporation may be a smart move.

How Interest Rates Can Influence Financial Decisions

The Federal Reserve has relied on its control of short-term interest rates to influence economic activity. Adjusting interest rates might seem to be an overly simple solution for steering the world's most powerful economy, but few mechanisms can influence behavior more effectively than interest rates.

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