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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SECURE 2.0 Makes It Easier to Give and Receive
The SECURE 2.0 Act modified the rules for qualified charitable distributions to allow funding a charitable gift annuity or charitable remainder trust from an IRA.
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Managing Medicare Out-of-Pocket Costs
This article looks at the two different and mutually exclusive options Medicare beneficiaries have to help control retirement health-care spending: Medigap and Medicare Advantage.
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HOT TOPIC: A Cautiously Optimistic Economic Outlook for 2024
The U.S. economy grew in the third quarter of 2023, despite high interest rates and unsettling geopolitical conflict. This article discusses market conditions and economic forecasts for 2024.
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On the Move Again: International Travel Tips
Are you planning a foreign vacation? This article offers some suggestions that might help keep it on track.
Calculators
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Estate Taxes
Use this calculator to estimate the federal estate taxes that could be due on your estate after you die.
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Life Insurance
How much life insurance would you need to produce a sufficient income stream for your family?
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Roth IRA Conversion
This calculator can help you determine whether you should consider converting to a Roth IRA.