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Today’s economic environment presents many challenges. But along with these challenges comes opportunities and potential rewards for those who can identify long-term trends.

Whether you’re facing retirement—or looking to better understand certain investment ideas—we can help you address your most pressing money questions.

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Our site is filled with educational videos, articles, presentations, and calculators designed to help you learn more about the world of personal finance. As you search my website, send me a note regarding any questions you may have about any particular investment concepts or products. We'll get back to you quickly with a thoughtful answer.

Helpful Content

Social Security: Five Facts You Need to Know

Social Security: Five Facts You Need to Know

Here are five facts about Social Security that are important to keep in mind.

And the Executor Is

And the Executor Is

The right executor may help ensure the distribution of your assets is done with as little upheaval as possible.

Split Annuity Strategy

Split Annuity Strategy

Here's one strategy that combines two different annuities to generate income and rebuild principal.

Investing with Your Heart

For some, the social impact of investing is just as important as the return, perhaps more important.

Avoiding Cognitive Decline

Try these activities to keep your brain sharp.

Global vs. International: What’s The Difference?

International funds invest in non-U.S. markets, while global funds may invest in U.S. stocks alongside non-U.S. stocks.

Changing Unhealthy Behaviors

Five phases to changing unhealthy behaviors.

The Basics of Medicare

Learn all about Medicare basics in this informative and insightful article.

Ways to Supplement Your Medicare Coverage

There are numerous ways to supplement your Medicare insurance coverage. This article helps you explore your options.

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Annuity Comparison

This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.

Comparing Investments

This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.

A Look at Systematic Withdrawals

This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.

What Is My Current Net Worth?

Use this calculator to estimate your net worth by adding up your assets and subtracting your liabilities.

Tax Freedom Day

Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.

Bi-Weekly Payments

This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.

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Principles of Preserving Wealth

How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.

Managing Your Lifestyle

Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.

Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies

The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.

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Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries

Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.

Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities

What is your plan for health care during retirement?

The Real Cost of a Vacation Home

What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?

Forecast

The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We’d love to help you prepare.

What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet

Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.

Can Election Results Predict the Market?

How do the markets usually react to elections? Was the 2016 election any different?

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Articles

Investing with Your Heart

For some, the social impact of investing is just as important as the return, perhaps more important.

Avoiding Cognitive Decline

Try these activities to keep your brain sharp.

Global vs. International: What’s The Difference?

International funds invest in non-U.S. markets, while global funds may invest in U.S. stocks alongside non-U.S. stocks.

Changing Unhealthy Behaviors

Five phases to changing unhealthy behaviors.

The Basics of Medicare

Learn all about Medicare basics in this informative and insightful article.

Ways to Supplement Your Medicare Coverage

There are numerous ways to supplement your Medicare insurance coverage. This article helps you explore your options.

View all articles

Calculators

Annuity Comparison

This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.

Comparing Investments

This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.

A Look at Systematic Withdrawals

This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.

What Is My Current Net Worth?

Use this calculator to estimate your net worth by adding up your assets and subtracting your liabilities.

Tax Freedom Day

Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.

Bi-Weekly Payments

This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.

View all calculators

Presentations

Principles of Preserving Wealth

How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.

Managing Your Lifestyle

Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.

Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies

The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.

View all presentations

Videos

Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries

Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.

Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities

What is your plan for health care during retirement?

The Real Cost of a Vacation Home

What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?

Forecast

The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We’d love to help you prepare.

What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet

Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.

Can Election Results Predict the Market?

How do the markets usually react to elections? Was the 2016 election any different?

View all videos

Featured Team Member

Travis Hughes, CFP, AIF, ChFC, CLU, AEP, MSFS, REBC, RHU

Travis has been providing financial services, estate planning (using life insurance and other financial products), business planning and investment and insurance products to clients throughout Texas and New Mexico for twenty years. He...

Kevin O'Neill

Kevin graduated from Texas Tech University in 1995 and moved to NYC shortly thereafter. He began his investment advisory career in 1996 as a stockbroker for Millennium Securities in New York City. In spite of a dynamic start at...

Cristina Garay

Cristina received her degree in business administration from UTEP in 1999. After enjoying a couple of years at home with her babies, she began her career with Hughes Financial Group 2001. She has worked in several capacities in the...

Jazmin Grau

Jazmin joined Hughes Financial in the spring of 2015. In her short time at Hughes Financial, she has asserted herself as a valuable asset to the group. She is currently responsible for the processing of all new business and assisting...

Monica Porras

Monica greets every person that walks in to Hughes Financial. Her warm and gracious nature welcomes our clients and friends. Monica is vital to the process of ensuring that all marketing material is compliant for seminars and events....

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