Creating Abundance, Inc.

Carl E.Barber, CPA, CFP™

Before proceeding further, please be advised that at present Carl E. Barber is licensed to discuss with and/or offer financial services and/or investment products with residents of AZ, CA, FL, KS, MO, PA,TX, and WA.

  • Articles

    Articles

    Educate yourself on a variety of financial topics.

  • Calculators

    Calculators

    A host of financial tools to assist you.

  • Newsletters

    Newsletters

    Timely Newsletters to help you stay current.

  • E-Seminars

    E-Seminars

    Animated presentations to help you learn and decide.

  • Glossary

    Glossary

    Financial terms from A to Z.

Cost of Retirement

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

Life Expectancy

Knowing your likely life expectancy is an important factor in making long-term financial plans.

Retirement Plan Early Distribution

Estimate how much would remain after paying income taxes and penalties if you took an early distribution from a retirement plan.

Disability Income Insurance

How much Disability Income Insurance do you need?

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Why Do Lower Prices Equal Higher Yields?

The price/yield relationship is rooted in the secondary bond market, where bonds may trade at a premium or discount of the par (or face) value.

Recapping Market Capitalization

The blurring of lines between large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap companies is an indication that it may be time to evaluate whether your portfolio holdings have shifted toward or away from your investment objectives.

Variables You Can Count On

One way to pursue gains in the stock market while also limiting downside risks is through the use of living benefit guarantees that are offered with some variable annuities (for an additional cost).

Put Some Infrastructure in Your Portfolio

The normally placid muni bond market has been roiled by a confluence of variables related to the stock market, slow economic growth, and credit-market woes. One result has been yields high enough to get the attention of investors who normally stick to Treasurys.

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July 03, 2009 @ 08:20 PM

Dow Jones Industrials 8,280.74- 223.32
Nasdaq Composite 1,796.52- 49.20
S&P 500 896.42- 26.91
S&P Mid-Cap 400 565.03- 19.21
S&P Small-Cap 600 263.12- 11.11
Russell 2000 497.21- 20.25
10 Year Treasury Note 3.50- 0.05

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