FSC Securities Corporation

Gregory C. Mottau, CLU, ChFC

Today's investment climate offers many opportunities. At Mottau & Company,Inc., our mission is to help clients take advantage of those opportunities by providing them with three key tools:

A clear understanding of their financial goals

A well-defined roadmap for achieving those goals

Ongoing advice to help adjust their roadmap when their needs change

Our services cover all areas of financial management, from investment and retirement planning to risk management and estate conservation. We specialize in helping our clients develop a comprehensive, cohesive financial strategy that fits their unique needs and enables them to meet both short- and long-term objectives.

On our Web site, you'll find valuable information for evaluating your current position and progress toward financial goals. We offer educational articles that outline financial concepts and highlight products designed to fill the gaps in your financial strategy. You'll also find calculators that will help you assess your current and future needs. Please remember to visit our Web site often, as our content is constantly changing. For help with your financial management, or for more information on Mottau & Company, Inc., please contact us today.
Calculators

IRA Eligibility

Use this calculator to determine whether you qualify for the different types of IRAs.

Disability Income Insurance

How much Disability Income Insurance do you need?

Cost of Retirement

Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.

Tax-Deferred Savings

Compare the potential future value of tax-deferred investments to that of taxable investments.

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Newsletters

Tax Law Keeps S Corporations Attractive

S corporations are more common than C corporations and partnerships, perhaps because they are not subject to the corporate tax. Instead, profits and losses flow directly to shareholders, who are currently taxed at lower individual income tax rates. Read why reorganizing as an S corporation may be a smart move.

Federal Estate Tax Is Much Lower — For Now

The federal estate tax was repealed in 2010, then reinstated by the 2010 Tax Relief Act with new provisions for 2011 and 2012. This article discusses the temporary provisions, the options for estates of 2010 decedents, and potential changes in future years that could subject many more estates to the federal estate tax than under current law.

Giving Strategies That Can Give Back

Americans gave more than $290 billion to charity in 2010, despite the slow economy. About 73% of charitable donations came directly from individuals. This article explains how a charitable remainder trust and a charitable lead trust could be used to provide more control over gifts while potentially benefiting the giver and his or her heirs.

Retirement Plans for Small Businesses

With standard 401(k) plans, the amount a company's owners can contribute to their own retirement account is often restricted by how much other employees contribute to the plan. With the safe harbor option, owners may be able to make larger contributions for themselves in exchange for making tax-deductible contributions or "matches" for employees.

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