Understanding Today’s Financial Environment
Welcome, we’re Diversified Investment Services, a financial organization in Anaheim, CA. We understand that individuals face unique challenges as they prepare for retirement. We can help take the mystery out of preparing for today and tomorrow. Whether your goal is preparing for retirement, college savings, or estate strategy, our personalized service focuses on your needs, wants, and financial goals and objectives.
Our professionals have years of experience in financial services. We can help you address your needs of today and for many years to come. We look forward to working with you through all stages of your life.
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Navigating Uncertain Times
Recent weeks have seen some extraordinary moves in the financial markets, as the world reacts to the spread of COVID-19. Please know that we are closely monitoring current news and economic reports, and we are committed to supporting you through this season. Feel free to contact us any time, for any reason. We are here to help.
Helpful Content
Tax Deductions You Won't Believe
Here are some examples of deductions from the IRS that were permitted and some that were, uh, too creative.
Disability Income
This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.
Social Security: The 64,000 Dollar Question
One of the most common questions people ask about Social Security is when they should start taking benefits.
Questions to Ask About Medicare
Take the guesswork out of your IEP or SEP with this helpful article.
Retirement Plan Choices for Small Businesses
Retirement choices can be intimidating. Picking the right strategy.
When Heirs are Imperfect
The money problems or bad lifestyle habits of adult children could lead to the squandering of any inheritance they receive.
Filing Final Tax Returns for the Deceased
The federal government requires deceased individuals to file a final income tax return.
Thinking of Retiring Abroad?
However exciting retiring abroad may sound, it deserves considerable planning.
Retiree Health Care Coverage Overseas
Retirees traveling abroad need to know that their health insurance travels with them.
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Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
This calculator estimates how much life insurance you would need to meet your family's needs if you were to die prematurely.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
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Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
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.
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.
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From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall Street, the stock market has a long and storied history.
Forecast
The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We’d love to help you prepare.
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?