Welcome to Jim Kelly Inc.
For the last 20 years, I have helped families plan for their futures by offering independent comprehensive financial consulting services. What’s really different about me is that understand how all the pieces fit together.
Basically, I do two things.
1. With experience in finance, taxation, insurance and investments, I oversee many aspects of my clients' financial affairs. I want to be the Chief Financial Officer to some families. This is a long-term relationship with regular contact in a process designed to help people meet their financial goals.
2. I assist people with more immediate or short-term interests. This process is addressed more on my page titled – “Problem Solving”. Click on the "Services" tab.
Helpful Content
Inflation - Back to the Future
Even low inflation rates over an extended period of time can impact your finances in retirement.
Estate Management Checklist
Is your estate in order? This short quiz may help you assess your overall strategy.
Building Your Legacy
A four-step framework for building a personal legacy.
Inflation - Back to the Future
Even low inflation rates over an extended period of time can impact your finances in retirement.
Debt Stress
There’s a link between debt and stress.
Understanding Homeowner’s Insurance
Purchasing homeowners insurance is critical for protecting your home.
Split Annuity Strategy
Here's one strategy that combines two different annuities to generate income and rebuild principal.
Keeping Good Records is Good Business
Maintaining good records for your business not only helps to meet your tax and legal obligations, but it can save you money.
The Half Million Dollar Baby
The true cost of raising a child may be far more than you expect.
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Saving for College
This calculator can help you estimate how much you should be saving for college.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you have the potential to earn during your working years.
Disability Income
This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.
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Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
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A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
That big list of dreams and goals isn't the only way to look at your bucket list.
The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. Are you prepared to fill that many days?
Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now
Have you found yourself suddenly single? Here are 3 steps to take right now.
What Smart Investors Know
Smart investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
It May Be Time for a Financial Checkup
It’s never a bad time to speak with your financial advisor about changes in your situation.