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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Investing for Impact
Learn how to build a socially conscious investment portfolio and invest in your beliefs.
Social Security: Five Facts You Need to Know
Here are five facts about Social Security that are important to keep in mind.
Tax Deductions You Won't Believe
Here are some examples of deductions from the IRS that were permitted and some that were, uh, too creative.
Tax Rules When Selling Your Home
The tax rules governing profits you realize from the sale of your home have changed in recent years.
And the Executor Is
The right executor may help ensure the distribution of your assets is done with as little upheaval as possible.
Insurance Needs Assessment: When You're Newly Married
Marriage changes everything, including your insurance needs.
How to Help Protect Against a Financial Emergency
Without even realizing it, most people are familiar with protection-first thinking. If you remember travelling on an airplane in a not too distant past, you would recall this important point in the safety demonstrations “In the event of sudden decompression, secure your own oxygen mask before helping others.”
Financial Hacks for Millennials: Ways to Use Your Tax Refund
There are two certainties in life: death and taxes, or so it’s been said. While the thought of filing taxes may not fill you with delight, for many Americans, receiving a tax refund could be the mini financial windfall they need to get back on track with financial goals that may have gone awry during the year.
Problems with Probate
Probate can be a completely public process, or it can be managed to include as little information as possible.
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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.