Understanding Today’s Financial Environment
Welcome, we are Edward Oxford and Pauline Wong, a financial consultant team in Long Beach, California. 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 you are investing for retirement, college savings or estate planning, our personalized service focuses 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, please call (310) 704-2631.
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Put It in a Letter
A letter of instruction provides additional and more personal information regarding your estate.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
Compare Roth and traditional 401(k) options to see which may work better for your situation.
How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
What Can You Buy With 529 Distributions?
This article can be a helpful guide when beginning to prepare for education expenses.
Tax Efficiency in Retirement
What role would taxes play in your investment decisions?
Protecting Your Home Against Flood Loss
Protect yourself against the damage that your homeowners policy doesn’t cover.
Questions to Ask About Medicare
Take the guesswork out of your IEP or SEP with this helpful article.
Retirement Traps to Avoid
Beware of these traps that could upend your retirement.
New Retirement Contribution Limits for 2026
A look at the new retirement contribution limits from the IRS.
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Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator
Calculate your debt-to-income ratio to understand how lenders may view your financial health.
How Can I Save a Million Dollars?
See what it takes in monthly contributions and time to reach a million-dollar savings goal.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
Compare Roth and traditional 401(k) options to see which may work better for your situation.
Debt vs. Investment
Weigh the potential outcomes of paying off debt versus directing those dollars elsewhere.
Emergency Fund Calculator
Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.
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Keeping Up with the Joneses
Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?
Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.
Emerging Market Opportunities
What are your options for investing in emerging markets?
Coaches
Coaches have helped you your whole life, in ways big and small. We'd like to be one of them.
What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
When Special Care Is Needed: The Special Needs Trust
A special needs trust helps care for a special needs child when you’re gone.