The Total Picture Perspective Makes the Difference

Today's investment climate offers many opportunities. At Box Financial our mission is to help clients pursue those opportunities by providing them with three key tools:

  1. A clear understanding of their financial goals
  2. A well-defined roadmap for seeking those goals
  3. Periodic advice to help adjust their roadmap when their needs change

Our services cover all areas of financial management, from investment and retirement planning to risk management and estate conservation. We focus on helping our clients develop a personalized  financial plan that fits their unique needs and enables them to pursue both short- and long-term objectives.

On our Web site, you'll find valuable information for evaluating your current position and progress toward financial goals. We offer educational articles that outline financial concepts and highlight products designed to fill the gaps in your financial plan. You'll also find calculators that will help you assess your current and future needs. Please remember to visit our Web site often, as our content is constantly changing.

For help with your financial management, or for more information on Box Financial please contact us today.

We Moved!

As of October 17, 2011 we moved from 1221 Nicollet Mall to our new home at the 701 Building.

Still located downtown, our new building is easily accessible, offers more convenient parking, skyway access and is nearby shopping and dining.

We know you will share in our excitement as we look forward to introducing you to our new space and continuing our relationship.

 

 
Calculators

Cost of Retirement

Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.

LTCI Cost of Waiting

Estimate the potential cost of waiting to purchase a long-term care insurance policy.

Retirement Portfolio Lifespan

How Long Will Your Funds Last?

Required Minimum Distributions

Estimate the annual required distribution from your traditional IRA or former employer's retirement plan after you turn age 70.

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Newsletters

Fixed for Life

More than 40% of Americans ages 36 and older are at risk of running out of money in retirement, according to a retirement readiness study. In fact, almost one-third of people with upper-middle incomes and 13% with high incomes may not be able to pay for basic retirement expenses and uninsured health-care costs after two decades in retirement.

HOT TOPIC: Are Housing Troubles Standing in the Way of Growth?

In the wake of past recessions, the housing industry provided a meaningful economic boost. This time around, the pace of the recovery has been more sluggish than expected, and ongoing weakness in the housing sector may be to blame.

For Better, For Worse: Communicating About Retirement

A recent study indicates that couples are not communicating clearly about retirement goals and strategies, even as they approach retirement age. This article offers suggestions to open a dialogue and encourages couples to discuss their retirement needs and desires with each other and with their financial advisor.

Tips for Surviving the Estate Tax

The federal estate tax was reinstated retroactively to January 1, 2010, by the 2010 Tax Relief Act. However, the favorable provisions are scheduled to expire at the end of 2012, when estates exceeding $1 million could be subject to the federal levy.

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