The Herring Group L.L.C.

Helping You Plan Your Financial Future 

Welcome to our web site, where you will find a wealth of information in the form of newsletters, 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. The Herring Group 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 importantly, we hope you see the value of working with skilled professionals to pursue your financial goals.

Jeffery Herring is licensed in the states of Virginia, North Carolina, and Texas.
Calculators

Savings Accumulation

Estimate the future value of your current savings.

College Funding

Use this calculator to estimate the cost of your child’s education, based on the variables you input.

Retirement Plan Early Distribution

Estimate how much would remain after paying income taxes and penalties if you took an early distribution from a retirement plan.

Net Worth

A balance sheet summarizes your assets and liabilities and reveals your net worth.

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Newsletters

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.

New Opportunity Under the Federal Gift Tax

The 2010 Tax Relief Act raised the lifetime gift-tax exclusion to $5 million. This means it could be a good time to make the most of tax-free gift transfers. If so, it's important to understand the annual and lifetime gift exemption limits, as well as which gifts might not be subject to them.

Retirement Plans for Small Businesses

With standard 401(k) plans, the amount a company's owners can contribute to their own retirement account is often restricted by how much other employees contribute to the plan. With the safe harbor option, owners may be able to make larger contributions for themselves in exchange for making tax-deductible contributions or "matches" for employees.

Small Companies Face Costly Cybersecurity Threats

For many small businesses, the Internet is an important tool, but cybersecuity risks are growing. 40% of all targeted Internet attacks are now directed toward companies with fewer than 500 employees, and just over half of small businesses have a basic cybersecurity plan. This article provides tips to the small business owner about how to shore up their online defenses.

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