Longboat Key Financial Group

Craig D. Meldahl
President and Founder

I personally welcome you to our Web site, where you’ll find a wealth of information in the form of newsletter articles, calculators, and research reports.

We 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. We have created this Web site to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind insurance, investing, retirement, estate planning, and wealth preservation. Most important, we hope you see the value of working with skilled professionals to pursue your financial goals.

We’re here to help educate you about the basic concepts of financial management; to help you learn more about who we are; and to give you fast, easy access to market performance data. We hope you take advantage of this resource and visit us often. Be sure to add our site to your list of "favorites" in your Internet browser. We frequently update our information, and we wouldn’t want you to miss any developments in the area of personal finance.

Lease Interest

What's the interest rate on the lease you're considering?

Car Affordability

How much can you afford to pay for a car?

Retirement Plan Early Distribution

Estimate how much would remain after paying income taxes and penalties if you took an early distribution from a retirement plan.

IRA Eligibility

Use this calculator to determine whether you qualify for the different types of IRAs.

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Get to Know Your Beneficiaries

It's a good idea to review your beneficiary designations on a regular basis to help ensure there is no debate over who will inherit your retirement assets and receive your life insurance benefits.

New Year: Check and (Re)balance

Even if people have become jaded about making new year's resolutions, it shouldn't stop them from doing what they need to do to accomplish their financial goals.

The Board of Directors: A Key to Company Success

Given the wide and important role that the board plays, it is a good idea to look beyond the glossy portraits and become familiar with the individuals tasked with guarding shareholder wealth.

Is It Ever OK to Make Early Withdrawals?

There are few ways to sabotage your retirement goals more effectively than tapping your retirement assets before you reach age 59½.

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