One of Tennessee's Top Agents
Talking about his work philosophy in dealing with his clients, Mark speaks with sincerity and candor: "It's not what you earn, it's what you keep! I work to help business owners understand that if proper plans are not put into action before death, the family may loose the goose (their business) that lays the golden eggs."
Being a leader in the insurance and financial services industry means continually striving for improvement. To keep pace with clients' needs, Mears and Associates has access to new products, enhanced product features, expanded quality service, and pioneered new technologies. Breaking new ground is part of our tradition.
Our role is to educate and motivate clients and their advisors in addressing critical planning issues.
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Newsletters
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HOT TOPIC: Can Productivity Keep Driving the U.S. Economy?
This article looks at the importance of productivity to the U.S. economy, possible contributing factors to the recent surge, and the prospects for an extended period of strong productivity growth.
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Don’t Forget About Credit When Planning for Retirement
Credit may not be at the top of the list when it comes to retirement, but good credit can make a big difference for retirees. This article looks at some key factors that lenders consider.
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Roth 401(k) News: Is It Time to Rethink How You Save for Retirement?
High-income participants will not be allowed to make pre-tax catch-up contributions to a traditional 401(k) or similar plan starting in 2026, but they will be able to contribute to a workplace Roth.
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How to Kill Your Zombie Subscriptions
With inflation cutting into consumers’ purchasing power, getting rid of a few unnecessary recurring charges could be a painless way to help balance the household budget.
Calculators
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Savings Accumulation
Estimate the future value of your current savings.
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Life Expectancy
Knowing your likely life expectancy is an important factor in making long-term financial plans.
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Cost of Retirement
Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.
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Life Insurance
How much life insurance would you need to produce a sufficient income stream for your family?