Helping You Achieve a Successful Retirement
Welcome to The McDonald Group, Inc., a financial organization located in Jackson, Tennessee. By understanding that individuals face unique challenges as they prepare for retirement, we can help you feel more confident about not outliving your retirement income. We can also help solve the mystery of which Medicare-related insurance program will serve you best during retirement. The McDonald Group helps you plan for a comfortable retirement. We are considered the one stop shop for insurance products and financial services by over 5,000 West Tennessee retirees.
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Building Your Legacy
A four-step framework for building a personal legacy.
SECURE Act 2.0: An Overview
The second iteration of the SECURE Act brings forward several changes to the world of retirement.
Understanding the Alternate Valuation Date
Executors can value the estate on the date of death, or on its six-month anniversary —the “Alternate Valuation Date."
What Is a 1035 Exchange?
1035 exchanges provide a way to trade-in an annuity contract or life insurance policy without triggering a tax liability.
Inflation and the Real Rate of Return
Learn about the role of inflation when considering your portfolio’s rate of return with this helpful article.
A Meal for All Generations
When it comes to generational differences, knowing the facts can be difficult.
When to Self-Insure
Choosing to bear the financial burden of an adverse event is called self-insuring. Do you know what that entails?
Medicare Advantage 101
Overview of Medicare Advantage, what’s in them, special rules, and more.
Personal Finance Calendar
Use this handy calendar to remember the year’s most important financial dates.
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Social Security Tax Estimator
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
Compare the true costs of buying versus leasing a vehicle to find the better fit for you.
Student Loan Refinance Calculator
Compare your current student loan terms to a potential refinance to see if it makes sense.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
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To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
Making Your Tax Bracket Work
Have you explored all your options when it comes to managing your taxable income?
What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
Should You Ever Retire?
A growing number of Americans are pushing back the age at which they plan to retire. Or deciding not to retire at all.
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.