Understanding Today’s Financial Environment
Welcome, I’m Michael A. Chester at Mesa Verde Consulting, Inc., a tax and financial service company in Costa Mesa, California. We provide personalized services to meet your Accounting, Tax, and Financial Goals based on your needs, wants, and objectives.
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Most stock market analysis falls into three broad groups: Fundamental, technical, and sentimental. Here’s a look at each.
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See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.
Federal Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Estimate your potential federal capital gains tax liability on the sale of an asset.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Compare different mortgage term lengths side by side to find the option that fits your budget.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
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A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.
Coaches
Coaches have helped you your whole life, in ways big and small. We'd like to be one of them.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
Where Is the Market Headed?
We all know the stock market can be unpredictable. We all want to know, "What's next for the financial markets?"
RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
How Cash Apps Work
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.