A good financial plan is a road map that shows us exactly how the choices we make today will affect our future.- Alexa Von Tobel
Welcome to Sam Millsapps' Website
Here you’ll find a wealth of information in the form of newsletter 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. We have 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 important, we hope you see the value of working with skilled professionals to pursue your financial goals.
We’re here to help educate you about the basic concepts of financial management; to help you learn more about who we are; and to give you fast, easy access to market performance data. We hope you take advantage of this resource and visit us often. Be sure to add our site to your list of "favorites" in your Internet browser. We frequently update our information, and we wouldn’t want you to miss any developments in the area of personal finance.
Newsletters
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Q&A on RMDs
Here are answers to some key questions about required minimum distributions.
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Important Tax Breaks for Pass-Through Businesses
Some owners of pass-through businesses may be able to deduct up to 20% of their qualified business income and/or take generous deductions for investing in qualified property.
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HOT TOPIC: The Shutdown is Over: What Now?
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history ended on November 12, 2025. This article looks at the bill that ended the shutdown, issues that are unresolved, and estimates of the economic impact.
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Is Your Dream Kitchen a Good Investment?
Considering the potential return on investment before taking on home improvement projects can help homeowners make cost-effective decisions.
Calculators
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Home Affordability
Estimate of the maximum amount of financing you can expect to get when you begin house hunting.
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Roth IRA Conversion
This calculator can help you determine whether you should consider converting to a Roth IRA.
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Savings Accumulation
Estimate the future value of your current savings.
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Car Affordability
How much can you afford to pay for a car?

