Wells Fargo Advisors, Porter Tafel Trimpe, Whayne Porter, James Trimpe, Jim Trimpe, William Tafel, Financial Advisor, Louisville

Porter Tafel Trimpe Investment Consulting Group

In 1999, the Porter Tafel Trimpe Investment Consulting Group of Wells Fargo Advisors was established to offer an array of financial services and personalized investment guidance. By combining the talents and nearly 83 years of experience in financial services, the Porter Tafel Trimpe Investment Group is committed to helping clients structure balanced portfolios to meet specific investment objectives. More...

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Calculators

Long-Term Care Self Insurance

Will you be able to afford nursing home care?

Capital Gains Taxes

Estimate short-term and long-term federal capital gains taxes

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.

Federal Income Tax

This calculator can help you estimate your annual federal income tax liability.

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Newsletters

Be Ready for a Change in Interest Rates

Fluctuating interest rates can be challenging for bond investors who want to reinvest their principal. When rates are low, they may have to accept lower yields; when rates rise when principal is tied up, they may not be able to benefit. One strategy to help manage reinvestment risk is to build a bond ladder.

Finding a Good Time to Invest

When a prominent stock market index closes above an important threshold, many investors who have been sitting on the sidelines may see it as good time to invest, but they may have missed a significant part of the rally. Waiting for the "right" moment to invest could prove to be a costly and ineffective strategy.

Roth IRA Conversion Mistakes Can Be Costly

One popular way to fund a Roth IRA is by transferring assets from a traditional IRA or an employer-sponsored retirement plan. This type of transaction, called a Roth IRA conversion, is simple in theory but can be complicated in practice. If you make certain mistakes, you could lose some key advantages.

HOT TOPIC: Current Economic Conditions and the Prospect for Inflation

Inflation jumped up to 3.2% in April. That’s still below the 50-year average but it may be little consolation for anyone who has been to a gas station or a grocery store recently.

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