Southwest Financial Alliance

Insurance Financial Services

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Securities and investment advisory services are offered solely through Registered Representatives and Investment Advisor Representatives of Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser, 3600 N. Capital of Texas Highway, Building B, Suite 180, Austin, Texas 78746  (512) 266-1658. Southwest Financial Alliance and all other entities and individuals referenced are independent of Equity Services, Inc. unless otherwise noted.
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Life Insurance

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IRA Eligibility

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

Cost of Retirement

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

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Newsletters

Protection from a Range of Liability Claims

It's projected that American companies will face $183 billion in tort costs in 2011, and $152 billion of that will land on the books of small businesses. Fortunately, there are several forms of business liability insurance that can help offset these unforeseen costs.

Settling on a Salary

As a company's profit situation improves, business owners may be in a position to decide whether to take home a larger salary or use more of the proceeds to invest for the future. This article discusses the possibility of choosing a business-owner salary that allows for other benefits, such as building the business, saving more for retirement, and adding employee benefits.

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.

HOT TOPIC: Eye on Japan's Recovery Within a Recovery

Japan’s economy hasn’t been on solid ground since the 1990s, but now it must grapple with rebuilding after an earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear accident that have caused economic losses expected to surpass $300 billion. What is the outlook for Japan and the effects the nation's disasters could have on the world economy and financial markets?

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