Understanding Today’s Financial Environment
Welcome, we’re Williamson Financial Services, financial professionals here in Trussville, Alabama. We understand that individuals face unique challenges as they prepare for retirement. We can help take the mystery out of preparing for today and tomorrow. Whether you goal is saving for retirement, college savings, or estate strategy, our personalized service focuses your needs, wants, and financial goals and objectives.
Our professionals have years of experience in financial services. We can help you address your needs of today and for many years to come. We look forward to working with you through all stages of your life, please call (205) 661-9333.
Your Financial Future
Today’s economic environment presents many challenges. But along with these challenges comes opportunities and potential rewards for those who can identify long-term trends.
Whether you’re facing retirement—or looking to better understand certain investment ideas—we can help you address your most pressing financial questions.
Our first priority is your overall financial success. We want to learn more about your personal situation, identify your dreams and goals, and understand your tolerance for risk. Long-term relationships that encourage open and honest communication have been the cornerstone of my foundation of success.
Our site is filled with educational videos, articles, presentations, and calculators designed to help you learn more about the world of personal finance. As you search my website, send me a note regarding any questions you may have about any particular investment concepts or products. We'll get back to you quickly with a thoughtful answer.
Helpful Content
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
Will Power
Preparing for the eventual distribution of your assets may not sound enticing. But a will puts the power in your hands.
The Other Sure Thing
Though we don’t like to think about it, all of us will make an exit sometime. Are you prepared?
Buying vs. Leasing a Car
Whatever your relationship with your car, it may eventually come time for a new one. Familiarize yourself with your options.
Certain Uncertainties in Retirement
The uncertainties we face in retirement can erode our sense of confidence.
9 Facts About Social Security
There are things about Social Security that might surprise you.
Understanding Marginal Income Tax Brackets
An inside look at how marginal income tax brackets work.
Catch-Up Contributions
Workers 50+ may make contributions to their qualified retirement plans above the limits imposed on younger workers.
Strategies For Managing Student Loan Debt
Five strategies for managing your student debt.
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What Is the Dividend Yield?
This calculator helps determine your pre-tax and after-tax dividend yield on a particular stock.
What Is My Life Expectancy?
Estimate how many years you may need retirement assets or how long to provide income to a surviving spouse or children.
Doubling Your Money
This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
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An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
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Events on Wall Street
Can successful investors predict changes in the markets? Some can but others miss the market’s signals.
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.