Helping You Make Smart Decisions About Your Money - Bill Jenkins
My name is Bill Jenkins and I'd like to welcome you to our Web site, where you’ll find a wealth of information in the form of newsletter articles, calculators, and research reports.
We hope your visit will help you understand the opportunities and potential rewards that are available when you take a proactive approach to your personal financial situation. We have created this Web site to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind 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. Be sure to add our site to your list of "favorites" in your Internet browser. We frequently update our information, and we wouldn’t want you to miss any developments in the area of personal finance.
Bill Jenkins
"Helping You Make Smart Decisions About Your Money"
Newsletters
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New and Improved Tax Treatment for Qualified Small Business Stock
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 made the tax advantages of founding and investing in certain types of small businesses even more generous.
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The Evolution of Retirement Savings
The retirement savings landscape has changed dramatically over the past 50 years. How might these developments affect tomorrow’s retirees?
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What’s in Your 401(k)?
Contributing to your 401(k) can be a big step toward a more comfortable retirement, but it’s important to understand exactly what you are getting for your money.
Calculators
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Lease Payment
How much would your monthly lease payment be?
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Required Minimum Distributions
Estimate the annual required distribution from your traditional IRA or former employer's retirement plan after you turn age 73.
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Mortgage Acceleration
This calculator can help you determine how soon you can pay off your mortgage.
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Cost of Retirement
Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.