GREETINGS!
Welcome to Life Values Financial, a financial services firm located in Crofton, MD committed to aligning our services with our clients’ values. As an Investment Advisor Representative of Stewardship Advisory Group, Joe Morson offers comprehensive financial planning and investment management services as well as tax preparation.
Managing your finances can be a lot like navigating uncharted waters, where the surroundings are unfamiliar and it’s unclear what lies ahead. The goal at Life Values Financial is to help you plot a course that will help you reach a destination of wealth accumulation and financial freedom.
Life Values Financial also offers a unique and “next-level” perspective of incorporating your faith and values into your financial decisions. Your financial wealth and your values don’t have to be mutually exclusive and can be interwoven into one dynamic plan.
Learn how Life Values Financial can be your compass today. God bless!
Helpful Content
When Life Insurance Becomes Taxable
Life insurance proceeds are generally tax-free. But not in all cases.
The Rule of 72
Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure it out.
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Do you know these three personal finance sayings?
Avoiding Cognitive Decline
Try these activities to keep your brain sharp.
How Financial Advisors Are Compensated
Read this overview to learn how financial advisors are compensated.
Retirement Income and the Traditional Portfolio
Experiencing negative returns early in retirement can potentially undermine the sustainability of your assets.
How Insurance Deductibles Work
Knowing how insurance deductibles work can help you save money and give you peace of mind.
Choosing a Retirement Plan that Fits Your Business
To choose a plan, it’s important to ask yourself four key questions.
Investing with Your Heart
For some, the social impact of investing is just as important as the return, perhaps more important.
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Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
This calculator helps determine your pre-tax and after-tax dividend yield on a particular stock.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
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Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
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Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
How to Retire Early
Retiring early sounds like a dream come true, but it’s important to take a look at the cold, hard facts.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
Emerging Market Opportunities
What are your options for investing in emerging markets?