Retirement Planning for Business Owners
In today’s busy world, it’s easy to lose sight of what is truly important in our lives.
Fortunately, Sacramento-area business owners can turn to Nick Clevenger to gain a “big picture” perspective. With more than 30 years of retirement and financial planning experience, Nick can give you an unobstructed view of your life goals, and strategies to try to accomplish them.
Helpful Content

Is Term Life Insurance for You?
Term insurance is the simplest form of life insurance. Here's how it works.

Catch-Up Contributions
Workers 50+ may make contributions to their qualified retirement plans above the limits imposed on younger workers.

Universal Life Insurance
Universal life insurance is permanent insurance with a flexible premium. Here's how it works.
What Do Your Taxes Pay For?
Here's a breakdown of how the federal government spends your tax money.
Diversification, Patience, and Consistency
Three important factors when it comes to your financial life.
Retiring Earlier Than Expected? What To Know
Retiring earlier than expected can be disheartening. Learn steps that can help you smoothe the road ahead.
Three Key Questions to Answer Before Taking Social Security
When to start? Should I continue to work? How can I maximize my benefit?
Building Your Legacy
A four-step framework for building a personal legacy.
Mutual Funds vs. ETFs
Exchange-traded funds have some things in common with mutual funds, but there are differences, too.
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Saving for College
This calculator can help you estimate how much you should be saving for college.
Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
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Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
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Keeping Up with the Joneses
Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
Investments
You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.
Finding the Balance
The sandwich generation faces unique challenges. For many, meeting needs is a matter of finding a balance.
Forecast
The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We'd love to help you prepare.
The Rule of 72
Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure it out.