Leasha West
About West Insurance & Financial Group
At West Insurance & Financial Group, Inc, we represent many insurance companies by carefully selecting our carriers in order to bring you the best level of service, price and coverage. As an independent insurance agency, we look at a wide variety of carriers to assess your insurance needs and manage your risks. Through our independence, we provide one on one service and are in an advantageous position to approach such challenges with vast experience and skill.
Helpful Content
Understanding Marginal Income Tax Brackets
An inside look at how marginal income tax brackets work.
Death is No Excuse
The federal government requires deceased individuals to file a final income tax return.
What Is a 1035 Exchange?
1035 exchanges provide a way to trade-in an annuity contract or life insurance policy without triggering a tax liability.
Traditional vs. Roth IRA
One or the other? Perhaps both traditional and Roth IRAs can play a part in your retirement plans.
Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is the Right Time
Tax preparation may be the perfect time to give the household budget a check-up.
Should You Choose a Fixed or Variable?
When selecting a mortgage, one of the most critical choices is between a fixed or variable interest-rate mortgage.
Is a Variable Annuity Right for Me?
Pundits go on and on about how “terrible” or “wonderful” annuities are, but they never talk about whether annuities are right
Your Emergency Fund: How Much Is Enough?
Having an emergency fund may help alleviate the stress and worry associated with a financial crisis.
Buying vs. Leasing a Car
Whatever your relationship with your car, it may eventually come time for a new one. Familiarize yourself with your options.
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Doubling Your Money
This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
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Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
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Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
The Other Sure Thing
Though we don’t like to think about it, all of us will make an exit sometime. Are you prepared?
Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
Jane Bond: Decoding Diversification
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, discovering how bonds diversify a portfolio.
16 Wall Street Cliches in 60 Seconds
Pundits say a lot of things about the markets. Let's see if you can keep up.