Living right calls for the right plan
Welcome to APC Financial Group, Ltd., I’m Tony Canonaco, a financial professional in Mount Prospect, IL a northwest suburb of Chicago. I understand that individuals face unique challenges as they build wealth and plan for the future. My knowledge of both tax and investment areas make me uniquely qualified to help you consider what your entire financial perspective should look like. Together, we can take the mystery out of getting ready for today and tomorrow. Whether your goal is preparing for retirement, saving for college, or managing your estate, my personalized service focuses on your needs, wants and financial goals.
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Investments
You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.
Mastering Mobile Lingo
Do you understand these common mobile slang terms?
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.
Infographic: Life Insurance: The Basics
A reassurance that you can live life to its fullest, knowing your family will be financially protected when you pass away.
6 Steps to Rewire the Mind-Money Connection
Every new year brings promise, but sometimes this annual ritual can feel more like Groundhog Day. You start the year determined to keep your resolutions, but before too long, you default back to bad habits.
7 Ways to Show Your Appreciation for Mom this May
For the unsung heroes who raised us, protected us, encouraged us and cleaned up after us, now is the chance to express our gratitude.
Ask a Financial Professional: Prepping For Parenthood
As any parent will attest, no couple is ever 100 percent ready for a baby. But what if, rather than view readiness as...
Financial Empowerment for Women
Flex your financial superpowers.
What Do Your Taxes Pay For?
Here's a breakdown of how the federal government spends your tax money.
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Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
Interested in a Fuel Efficient Car?
Estimate how many months it may take to recover the out-of-pocket costs when buying a more efficient vehicle.
Can I Refinance My Mortgage?
This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.
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Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
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Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
Questions to Consider When Buying a Vacation Home
Doing your research is key before buying a vacation home.
Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.