Betenbaugh Financial

Welcome to Betenbaugh Financial, a full-service investment company specializing in retirement planning and estate conservation. Feel free to browse my site. You'll find a variety of articles, financial calculators and research reports that I hope will be of interest to you.
As personal financial professional, I can:
Help you clarify and define your goals
Determine your level of risk
Recommend solutions that fit your needs
Deliver timely information
Explain how changing financial conditions affect you
Monitor your financial progress
Make investment planning easier
If you have any questions, please call me at:
530-865-5165 or e-mail me at: paul@betenbaughfinancial.com
I will be happy to help and look forward to talking with you.
Newsletters
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Key Retirement and Tax Numbers for 2026
This article provides 2026 contribution limits for retirement plans and various tax deduction, exclusion, exemption, and threshold amounts.
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How Savers and Spenders Can Meet in the Middle
Couples with opposite philosophies regarding saving and spending often have trouble finding common ground. This article offers tips on working out financial differences.
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Mega Backdoor Roth: A Tax-Friendly Retirement Strategy for Serious Savers
High earners may not be eligible to contribute to a Roth IRA, but some people can use a workplace plan to save more and create a source of tax-free retirement income.
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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.
Calculators
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Savings Goals
How much do you need to save each year to meet your long-term financial goals?
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Cash Flow Analysis
This Cash Flow Analysis form will help you weigh your income vs. your expenses.
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Cost of Retirement
Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.
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Taxable Equivalent Yield
Calculate the rate of return you would have to receive from a taxable investment to realize an equivalent tax-exempt yield.