Journey Financial Services, Inc.

For Peace of Mind and Quality of Life

I'm Jennifer Landon, the owner and founder of Journey Financial Services, Inc. We hope our site will help you understand the opportunities and potential rewards that are available when you take a proactive approach to your personal financial situation, especially in these economic times. The purpose of our Web site is to help you gain a better understanding of our overall concepts and approach to total estate planning, asset preservation, and most importantly, achieving the peace-of-mind you and your family deserve.


We’re here to help educate you about the basic concepts of financial management, to help you learn more about who we are, and to give you fast, easy access to market performance data. We hope you take advantage of this resource and visit us often. Be sure to add our site to your list of "favorites" in your Internet browser. Our site is updated daily, and we wouldn’t want you to miss any of the crucial information that we have to share with you!
Calculators

Risk Tolerance

This calculator is designed to help you clarify your comfort level with investment risk.

Roth IRA Conversion

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

Taxable Equivalent Yield

Calculate the rate of return you would have to receive from a taxable investment to realize an equivalent tax-exempt yield.

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

Deciding When to Begin

Waiting until full retirement age (or up to age 70) to claim Social Security may result in significantly higher monthly benefits. At age 62, the earliest age to claim Social Security, the amount received could be only 70% of the benefit received at "full retirement age" (which ranges from age 65 to 67 depending on year of birth).

HOT TOPIC: Breaking Down the Proposed FY 2013 Budget

The 2013 budget released by the White House on February 13 contains proposed fiscal measures that could affect the business and investment climate, the income tax code, and government spending. Considering that Congress will debate and discuss the budget in detail, many of these measures are unlikely to become law as proposed, but they may indicate future developments.

Earning Income from Mutual Funds

More than half of working Americans are concerned that they may not have enough money to live comfortably during retirement. Although mutual funds are often thought of as a tool to build savings, they can also be used to generate income. This article examines the potential income benefits of bond funds, equity or stock income funds, and hybrid funds.

Tracking the Rise of Target-Date Funds

Investments in target-date funds have grown during the last decade. They are often the default choice in employer-sponsored retirement plans and viewed favorably by some investors for their helpful approach to asset allocation. This article explains the advantages and disadvantages of these funds and cautions potential investors about several common misconceptions.

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