Franklin Capital Management, LLC
Frank P. Barrella MBA, AIF®, CRPS®
Welcome! On this Web Site, where you will find a wealth of information in the form of newsletter articles, calculators, and research reports.
I sincerely hope your visit will help you understand the opportunities and potential rewards that are available when you take a proactive approach to your personal financial situation. I have created this Web site to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind insurance, investing, retirement, estate planning, and wealth management. Most important, I sincerely hope you see the value of working with a skilled professional to pursue your financial goals.
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Newsletters
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Mutual Funds: What’s in Your Portfolio?
Mutual funds offer a convenient way to invest across a wide range of market activity. This article provides an overview of different types of mutual funds in order of typical risk.
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Key Retirement and Tax Numbers for 2024
This article presents the IRS’ cost-of-living adjustments for 2024 that affect contribution limits for retirement plans and various tax deduction, exclusion, exemption, and threshold amounts.
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Bear Market Emotions: Strategy vs. Reaction
Staying disciplined in building a well-constructed portfolio over time can help carry investors through the market’s rough spots.
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Time to Bulk Up Your Emergency Fund
A financial crisis can strike when least expected, so it’s important to have a sufficient emergency fund. This article offers some suggestions to help increase a fund before it’s needed.
Calculators
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IRA Eligibility
Use this calculator to determine whether you qualify for the different types of IRAs.
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Home Affordability
Estimate of the maximum amount of financing you can expect to get when you begin house hunting.
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Mortgage Refinancing
Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.