Craun Freeman Tax & Wealth Management

Tax & Wealth Management

Today's investment climate offers unprecedented opportunities. At Craun Freeman Tax & Wealth Management, it is Bob Craun and Jeff Freeman's mission is to help clients take advantage of those opportunities by providing them with three key tools:   

  1. A clear understanding of their financial goals 
  2. A well-defined roadmap for achieving those goals  
  3. Ongoing advice to help adjust their roadmap when their needs change.

Bob and Jeff's services cover all areas of financial management, from investment and retirement planning to risk management and estate conservation. Bob & Jeff specialize in helping their clients develop a comprehensive, cohesive financial plan that fits their unique needs and enables them to meet both short- and long-term objectives. On this Web site, you'll find valuable information for evaluating your current position and progress toward financial goals. Bob and Jeff offer educational articles that outline financial concepts and highlight products designed to fill the gaps in your financial plan. You'll also find calculators that will help you assess your current and future needs. Please remember to visit this Web site often, as the content is constantly changing. For help with your financial management, or for more information Craun Freeman Tax & Wealth Management, please contact us today.
Calculators

Cost of Retirement

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

Estate Taxes

Use this calculator to estimate the federal estate taxes that could be due on your estate after you die.

Retirement Portfolio Lifespan

How Long Will Your Funds Last?

Required Minimum Distributions

Estimate the annual required distribution from your traditional IRA or former employer's retirement plan after you turn age 70.

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Newsletters

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.

Help an Inheritance Help You

When Americans were asked what they would do with a large inheritance, 48% said they would save it; only 8% said they would spend it on things they've always wanted. Could the Great Recession be changing attitudes about money? There are some options to consider for those who expect to receive, or have already received, an inheritance.

Be Ready for a Change in Interest Rates

Fluctuating interest rates can be challenging for bond investors who want to reinvest their principal. When rates are low, they may have to accept lower yields; when rates rise when principal is tied up, they may not be able to benefit. One strategy to help manage reinvestment risk is to build a bond ladder.

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.

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