Hammortree Financial Services

It starts with a handshake, a cup of coffee, along with a little discussion about your goals and dreams? and how we might serve you in your journey. Then something extraordinary begins to happen. Our associates quickly identify how and if we can enhance your financial services experience. Even at this first meeting we'll open doors to new and undiscovered opportunities. We leave the next step… action… up to you. We are here for one reason, to serve you better by helping you make smart decisions about your money.

Together we will build a future that you can count on. Let us introduce you to some extraordinary and wonderful possibilities.

Call us at 815-788-7420 or visit our website at www.hammortreefinancial.com.

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Tax-Deferred Savings

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

Roth IRA Conversion

This calculator can help you determine whether you should consider converting to a Roth IRA.

Savings Goals

How much do you need to save each year to meet your long-term financial goals?

Required Minimum Distributions

Estimate the annual required distribution from your traditional IRA or former employer's retirement plan after you turn age 70.

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In recent weeks, the yields on Italian bonds spiked to more than 7%, suggesting the sovereign debt crisis was spreading to a much larger economy and eluding the European Union’s efforts to contain it. The U.S. stock and bond markets have responded to the headlines coming out of Europe. This article explores the role of political risk in U.S. financial market volatility.

When Key Players Can't Work

If a company is a two-owner business or its success relies on a few key players, key-person life or disability insurance could possibly offset the risk that the premature disability or death of a major contributor could ruin its future prospects.

Help Keep Your Estate Out of Probate

Anyone who has seen an estate go through probate knows that it's the legal equivalent of having a tooth pulled. But just like tooth decay, probate may not be entirely avoidable.

HOT TOPIC: Understanding the Three New U.S. Trade Agreements

Congress recently approved trade agreements with South Korea, Columbia, and Panama. They are the first U.S. trade agreements in four years. This article examines the pros and cons of the agreements and how they may stimulate the U.S. economy.

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