Understanding Today’s Financial Environment
Welcome, I’m Bert Livingston, a financial professional in Jacksonville, Florida. We understand that individuals face unique challenges as they prepare for retirement. I can help take the mystery out of preparing for today and tomorrow. Whether your goal is saving for retirement or college — or creating an estate strategy — our personalized service focuses your needs, wants, and financial goals and objectives.
I have years of experience in financial service and I can help you address your needs of today and for many years to come. I look forward to working with you through all stages of your life, please call 904-296-3300 ext. 5021.
Helpful Content
What is the Value of Your Business?
Ascertaining the value of your business is important for a variety of reasons.
Understanding the Alternate Valuation Date
Executors can value the estate on the date of death, or on its six-month anniversary —the “Alternate Valuation Date."
Women and Retirement
Women must be ready to spend, on average, more years in retirement than men.
Personal Finance Tips for Military Families
Military families face unique challenges, making personal finance even more critical.
Death is No Excuse
The federal government requires deceased individuals to file a final income tax return.
New Trends Redefine Travel
The latest trends in travel reflect a rich menu of exciting new possibilities.
What Is a 1035 Exchange?
1035 exchanges provide a way to trade-in an annuity contract or life insurance policy without triggering a tax liability.
Changing Unhealthy Behaviors
Five phases to changing unhealthy behaviors.
Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill
How long does a $20 bill last?
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Disability Income
This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
Tax Freedom Day
Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.
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Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
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Coaches
Coaches have helped you your whole life, in ways big and small. We’d like to be one of them.
Ready for Retirement?
Are you ready for retirement? Here are five words you should consider.
Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities
What is your plan for health care during retirement?
The Other Sure Thing
Though we don’t like to think about it, all of us will make an exit sometime. Are you prepared?
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Do you know these three personal finance sayings?
Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart
Do you have causes that you want to support with donations? Here are three tips.