DeRouen Financial Management, L.L.C.
Welcome. The team at DeRouen Financial Management invites you to navigate our website and utilize the information provided to better familiarize yourself with our company and the services we provide.
We strive to deliver customized wealth management strategies that are appropriate for each and every client we serve.
Lynn and Michelle, who represent two generations committed to serving the needs of clients, offer "financial checkups" for those individuals who either have no present advisor, or who may be considering a move to a new advisor. The advisors at DeRouen Financial Management will take the necessary time to get to know and analyze your situation, and to explore with you how our team may be able to help you develop and implement an effective strategy to meet your financial goals. Call our office today to schedule your complimentary "financial checkup."
Helpful Content
Safeguard Your Digital Estate
If you died, what would happen to your email archives, social profiles and online accounts?
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
Trends in Charitable Giving
Some people may want a more advanced gifting strategy that can maximize their gift and generate potential tax benefits.
A Look at Whole Life Insurance
Whole life insurance remains in force as long as you remain current with premiums. Here's how it works.
A Living Trust Primer
Living trusts are popular, but their appropriateness will depend upon your individual needs and objectives.
The Business Cycle
Understanding the economy's cycles can help put current business conditions in better perspective.
Inflation & Your Money
It's important to understand how inflation is reported and how it can affect investments.
A Primer on Dividends
A company's profits can be reinvested or paid out to the company’s shareholders as “dividends."
Please Leave Home Without It
Concerns over identity theft continue to grow, especially with data breaches at major companies and financial institutions.
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Disability Income
This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.
Impact of Taxes and Inflation
Estimate the potential impact taxes and inflation can have on the purchasing power of an investment.
Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
Tax Freedom Day
Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.
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Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
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Understanding the SECURE Act
Explaining the SECURE Act and how the changes affect your retirement strategy.
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.
Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?
Learn about what risk tolerance really means in this helpful and insightful video.
Your DNA Test
If your family relies on your income, it’s critical to know what their needs would be in the event of your death.
What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.