George Makris started the Makris Financial Group with one basic mission – to help people invest wisely and properly in order to help them reach their financial goals. Over 30 years later, that philosophy has not changed and the large and growing network of Makris Financial Professionals remain dedicated to serving the most important asset we have – our clients.
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When Should You Take Social Security
Monthly Social Security payments differ substantially depending on when you start receiving benefits.
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Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
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Here are 4 great, and sometimes unexpected, places to raise a family.
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The care of special-needs children continues into their adult years, and may survive the passing of their parents.
Orchestrating Your Retirement Accounts
Getting the instruments of your retirement to work in concert may go far in realizing the retirement you imagine.
You May Need to Make Estimated Tax Payments If…
Have income that isn’t subject to tax withholding? Or insufficient withholdings? You may have to pay estimated taxes.
Retirement Traps to Avoid
Beware of these traps that could upend your retirement.
What is the Value of Your Business?
Ascertaining the value of your business is important for a variety of reasons.
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Saving for College
This calculator can help you estimate how much you should be saving for college.
Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
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Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
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
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
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Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
Choosing a Mortgage
Selecting a mortgage isn't an easy process. Get a better understanding of how professionals make the right decisions.
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall Street, the stock market has a long and storied history.
Coaches
Coaches have helped you your whole life, in ways big and small. We’d like to be one of them.
Can Election Results Predict the Market?
How do the markets usually react to elections? Was the 2016 election any different?
The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.