Welcome to Cox Financial Group, Your Financial Cornerstone

Cox Financial Group specializes in helping our clients develop a comprehensive, cohesive financial strategy that fits their unique needs and enables them to meet both short-term and long-term objectives. Our services cover all areas of financial management*, from investment and retirement planning to risk management and estate preservation.

On our Web site, you'll find valuable information for evaluating your current position and progress toward your financial goals. We offer educational articles that outline financial concepts and highlight products designed to fill the gaps in your financial strategy. Please remember to visit our Web site often, as our content is constantly changing. For help with your financial management, or for more information on Cox Financial Group, please contact us today.

If you have any questions or want to schedule a complimentary meeting to discuss your specific questions, you can e-mail us at info@coxcornerstone.com or call (817) 341-3333.

 

Mortgage Refinancing

Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.

Cost of Retirement

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

Required Minimum Distributions

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

Roth IRA Conversion

This calculator can help you determine whether you should consider converting to a Roth IRA.

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The Difference Between the Debt and the Deficit

The terms "debt" and "deficit" are often used interchangeably to describe the federal government's financial situation, yet they have significantly different meanings. This explanation of the budget deficit and the national debt may help readers understand the conversation.

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.

HOT TOPIC: Breaking Down the Debt-Ceiling Compromise

The Budget Control Act of 2011 raised the federal debt ceiling, mandated modest but significant caps on discretionary spending over the next ten years, and left the details of larger deficit reduction to a 12 member, bipartisan “super committee.” The main provisions of the law include the assumption that higher tax rates will return in 2013.

The Financial State of the States

Many state and local governments have struggled with lower tax receipts and large budget deficits — during and after the recession. This article offers a closer look at the financial pressures facing the states and how the methods used to address budget shortfalls could ultimately serve as a drag on the national economy.

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