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Welcome to the Jones Advisory Group Web site, where you’ll find a wealth of information in the form of newsletters, articles, calculators, and research reports.

We have created this Web site to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind all of the various services that we can provide: insurance, investing, retirement, estate planning, and wealth preservation. Most important, we hope you see the value of working with skilled professionals to pursue your financial goals.

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. But please know, that we still encourage you to call us directly with any of your questions. (800) -922-9237

Savings Goals

How much do you need to save each year to meet your long-term financial goals?

Credit Card Debt

How Long Will It Take to Pay my Balance?

Lease Payment

How much would your monthly lease payment be?

Financial IQ Test

Take this quick quiz to find out your Financial IQ

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Understanding the Appeal of Mutual Funds for High-Income Households

Mutual fund ownership increases directly with household income. In fact, 81% of households with incomes of $200,000 or more own mutual funds. What is it about mutual funds that attracts affluent investors?

The Dynamics That Can Drive Inflation

High unemployment and slow wage growth seem to have kept consumer spending and core inflation from growing very rapidly in the first half of 2011. This article reminds investors to keep the potential risk of inflation in mind, because even modest price increases compounded over time can erode the purchasing power of the assets in their portfolios.

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.

Designating Retirement Plan Beneficiaries

IRAs and defined-contribution plans have become an important component of personal wealth for households. Designating account beneficiaries and keeping the designations current can be a complex — but important — process to perform on a regular basis as certain life events and tax situations can necessitate a change.

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