Ostrove Group

Welcome to The Ostrove Group

The Ostrove Group Incorporated was established in 1965 by Mitchell Wm. Ostrove, CLU, ChFC. An acknowledged authority in the areas of business insurance, estate planning and financial analysis, he has spoken extensively throughout the United States.

The Ostrove Group is a comprehensive planning organization for businesses, families, and high net worth individuals. By specializing in the areas of employee benefit plans, business and estate planning, and investment opportunities we assist our clients in saving money and achieving their goals.

The Ostrove Group is a partner in Price Raffel & Browne.  Check the link for more information.
Calculators

Roth IRA Conversion

This calculator can help you determine whether you should consider converting to a Roth IRA.

Financial IQ Test

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Loan Payoff

How much will it cost to pay off a loan over its lifetime?

Taxable Equivalent Yield

Calculate the rate of return you would have to receive from a taxable investment to realize an equivalent tax-exempt yield.

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Newsletters

Using a Variable Annuity for Guaranteed Income

One recommendation from the White House Task Force on Middle Class Working Families was for retirees to consider purchasing annuities to help provide a stable income. Investors who want their retirement portfolios to go the distance might want to learn more about variable annuities.

Settling on a Salary

As a company's profit situation improves, business owners may be in a position to decide whether to take home a larger salary or use more of the proceeds to invest for the future. This article discusses the possibility of choosing a business-owner salary that allows for other benefits, such as building the business, saving more for retirement, and adding employee benefits.

Put It in Writing

A high level of job satisfaction is fairly typical of business owners, but it can also be a hindrance if it keeps them from thinking about a planned exit strategy. A written exit plan could help you avoid surprises.

Leaving Your Home Out of the Retirement Equation

Plummeting home prices and increased borrowing cut U.S. home equity by more than 60% during the Great Recession — and housing prices have not yet recovered. This article considers the potential drawbacks of depending on home equity to help fund retirement.

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