Helping Clients Build a Better Future
With something as personal as your finances, it’s important to work with an advisor you trust and are comfortable working with for the long-term. After all, building a financial plan, managing your taxes, or maintaining your business’ finances is not a one-time event – it is an ongoing process that requires adjustments as your life, company, or goals change. At Miller, Bales & Company we want to fill this role in your life. We welcome the opportunity to assist with all your financial needs. Contact us to take the first step.
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Retirement Plan Detectives
A couple become Retirement Plan Detectives, searching records from old employers.

Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.

Trends in Charitable Giving
Some people may want a more advanced gifting strategy that can maximize their gift and generate potential tax benefits.
The ABCs of Zero Coupon Bonds
Understanding some basic concepts may help you assess whether zero-coupon bonds have a place in your portfolio.
Why Everyone Needs an Estate Strategy
Do you have an estate strategy? You should.
Keeping Good Records is Good Business
Maintaining good records for your business not only helps to meet your tax and legal obligations, but it can save you money.
The Average American Budget
Learn about the average American budget in this fun and interactive piece.
How Stocks Work
Understanding how a stock works is key to understanding your investments.
Retirement Traps to Avoid
Beware of these traps that could upend your retirement.
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What Is My Current Net Worth?
Use this calculator to estimate your net worth by adding up your assets and subtracting your liabilities.
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
Interested in a Fuel Efficient Car?
Estimate how many months it may take to recover the out-of-pocket costs when buying a more efficient vehicle.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
This calculator helps determine your pre-tax and after-tax dividend yield on a particular stock.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
Saving for College
This calculator can help you estimate how much you should be saving for college.
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Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
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Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
Where Is the Market Headed?
We all know the stock market can be unpredictable. We all want to know, “What’s next for the financial markets?”
The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
Leaving Your Lasting Legacy
Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.
Forecast
The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We’d love to help you prepare.