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

LTCI Cost of Waiting

Estimate the potential cost of waiting to purchase a long-term care insurance policy.

Personal Inflation Rate

Is your personal inflation rate higher or lower than the CPI?

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

What Kind of Investor Are You?

Although most Americans seem to understand that investment involves risk, there is a wide spectrum in how much risk each investor is willing to assume. Among the factors to consider are comfort level, time horizon, and net worth. This article helps investors to consider their appropriate level of risk.

HOT TOPIC: Looking Ahead in 2012

2011 was a year of slow economic recovery, market volatility, and political conflict over the budget, the national debt, and taxes. All of these challenges continue to face us as we begin the new year. This article presents an overview of some of the issues that bear watching in 2012.

Federal Estate Tax Is Much Lower — For Now

The federal estate tax was repealed in 2010, then reinstated by the 2010 Tax Relief Act with new provisions for 2011 and 2012. This article discusses the temporary provisions, the options for estates of 2010 decedents, and potential changes in future years that could subject many more estates to the federal estate tax than under current law.

HOT TOPIC: Why Watch the Employment Situation

Labor reports showed some signs of improvement in the second half of 2011. This article takes a closer look at the official reports that track employment, factors that held back job creation after the recession officially ended, and whether recent gains are enough to spark more robust growth.

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