Ennis Financial Services

Welcome to our Web site, where you’ll find a wealth of information in the form of newsletter articles, calculators, and research reports. 

We hope your visit will help you understand the opportunities and potential rewards that are available when you take a proactive approach to your personal financial situation. We have created this Web site to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind insurance, investing*, retirement, estate planning, and wealth preservation. Most important, we hope you see the value of working with skilled professionals to pursue your financial goals.

We're here to help educate you about the basic concepts of financial management; to help you learn more about who we are; and to give you fast, easy access to market performance data. We hope you take advantage of this resource and visit this site often. Be sure to add this site to your list of "favorites" in your Internet browser. We frequently update this information, and we wouldn’t want you to miss any developments in the area of personal finance.


*Tom Ennis is a Registered Representative and Investment Advisor Representative of Equity Services,  Inc.  Securities and investment advisory services are offered solely through registered representatives and investment advisor representatives of Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC,   Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Advisor, 733 3rd Avenue, Suite 200, New York, NY 10017.  Phone: 212-661-1600.  Ennis Financial Services, LLC and all other entities and individuals referenced are independent of Equity Services, Inc. unless otherwise noted.

 
Calculators

Life Expectancy

Knowing your likely life expectancy is an important factor in making long-term financial plans.

Loan Payoff

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

Life Insurance

How much life insurance would you need to produce a sufficient income stream for your family?

Savings Goals

How much do you need to save each year to meet your long-term financial goals?

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Newsletters

HOT TOPIC: Will Federal Reserve Tactics Help the Ailing U.S. Economy?

This article looks at policy tools that the Federal Reserve has used in the past and may use going forward in its attempts to spur economic growth. It also explains the possible implications of a long-term, low-interest-rate environment for investors, savers, and retirees.

Tips for Surviving the Estate Tax

The federal estate tax was reinstated retroactively to January 1, 2010, by the 2010 Tax Relief Act. However, the favorable provisions are scheduled to expire at the end of 2012, when estates exceeding $1 million could be subject to the federal levy.

The Financial State of the States

Many state and local governments have struggled with lower tax receipts and large budget deficits — during and after the recession. This article offers a closer look at the financial pressures facing the states and how the methods used to address budget shortfalls could ultimately serve as a drag on the national economy.

Giving the Gift of Knowledge

A college education is still a good investment. Consider this statistic: The overall unemployment rate reached as high as 9.9% in 2010, but for workers with a bachelor's degree or higher, it did not exceed 5.1%. But a college education can be expensive. There is a tax-advantaged way to accumulate money for a child's or grandchild's education: a Section 529 plan.

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