To any conscientious financial planner or mortgage consultant, the numbers are distressing. The federal government is so concerned that it has revamped provisions of the U.S. tax code at least three times in recent years in an effort to reverse the trend.

Recent studies have shown that most American families are now living beyond their means, cramped for cash, and few have taken adequate steps to secure their financial futures.

Only about four out of ten have established a tax-deferred savings fund – a 401(k), IRA or Keogh account – and even these forward-thinking Americans seldom contribute the maximum allowed. Today, the average balance on a 401(k) account nationwide hovers around $50,000; and half of all account holders have $15,000 or less saved against future uncertainties that often aren’t uncertain at all.

Let’s look at just two examples: First, college tuitions in the U.S. now double about every decade, so the cost of educating a son or daughter born today will be roughly three times higher by the time he or she graduates from high school. Secondly, the typical retired couple can expect to face an average of about $10,000 every year in uncovered medical expenses. Clearly, the time to plan is now.

Part of the problem, often the biggest problem, is a general lack of knowledge about financial planning and how to manage the single greatest asset that the majority of Americans will ever own the equity in their homes.

The core of the American Dream, residential property is the linchpin of government tax and investment laws designed to assist the middle class. Though few homeowners think of it in these terms, their houses are legally constituted “financial shelters” through which lawmakers aim to promote saving, the accumulation of personal wealth, and the empowerment of ordinary people to educate their children and secure their Golden Years.

Managed wisely, your home’s equity can yield returns far in excess of your property’s market value while shielding a greater portion of your income against tax liability. But it requires real financial discipline and professional know-how. If you have a history of poor spending habits or unwise financial decisions, it may not be for you. For those who are serious about getting their financial house in order and planning for a comfortable retirement, however, responsible equity management is among the most powerful strategies available in today’s market.

If you find yourself without a financial plan or are not sure if your current plan is working to maximize your current home equity, please give me a call at 302-703-0727 to schedule sit down for a Financial Review. I will be happy to assist you in reviewing your current financial plan or helping put one together if you are starting from scratch.

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John R. Thomas – NMLS 38783

Certified Mortgage Planner – Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc.

302-703-0727 DE Office / 610-906-3109 PA Office / 410-412-3319 MD Office

248 E Chestnut Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19713