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Life is a journey with many twists and turns.  Some we expect.  Some we do not. 
Each of us works hard to plan for and save for our future.  Today's unprecedented turmoil in the stock market can cause some of us to "freeze-up" or "swerve" in our planning because we are uncertain of the road ahead.

At McHenry Financial, we help you draw the roadmap, and we help navigate through the twists and turns, the ups and downs. 

Our mission at McHenry Financial is to help clients by:
     1.  Understanding their financial goals
     2.  Providing a well-defined roadmap for achieving those goals
     3.  Ongoing advice to help adjust their course when their needs change

We help people who 
     --  are nearing retirement and want to secure a supplemental income
     --  are just starting out
     --  may have lost their job
     --  want to save for retirement or for a special event
     --  have a new child or grandchild and want to help them go to college
and so much more.

At McHenry Financial, our strategies are unique to your needs and goals both short- and long-term.  For help with your financial management, or for more information on McHenry Financial, please contact us today at 815-385-1331.
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Protect Your Business with a Disaster Readiness Plan

Most people think of hurricanes, tornados, and earthquakes as events that could seriously affect the operations of a business and result in shortages of goods and materials. But even a fire or a flood in the warehouse can cause operations to come to a grinding halt. By one estimate, one-quarter of businesses never reopen after a major calamity.

HOT TOPIC: The Federal Estate Tax Is Back and May Be Here to Stay

The estate tax has been reinstated after being allowed to lapse in 2010. The new estate tax provisions are the most generous in decades — but they are temporary. A far more stringent estate tax is slated to take effect after 2012. Fortunately, a properly structured trust may help some families reduce their potential exposure to the estate tax.

Managing Cash When Interest Rates Are Low

It's generally a good idea to keep three to six months of income in an emergency fund, but where should cash be kept when interest rates are low? This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of savings accounts, certificates of deposit, and money market funds.

Another Year, Another AMT Patch

The 2010 Tax Relief Act adjusted AMT exemption levels for 2010 and 2011 to help prevent an estimated 21 million middle-income taxpayers from being subject to the alternative minimum tax. Will Congress enact another patch for 2012?

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January 27, 2012 @ 02:11 PM

Nasdaq Composite 2,811.30+ 6.02
S&P 500 1,315.15- 3.28

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