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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New Auto Loan Interest Deduction Explained
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) provides an annual deduction of up to $10,000 for interest paid on qualifying new auto loans, effective for tax years 2025 through 2028.
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Understanding the “No Tax on Tips” Deduction
In 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act established a temporary federal tax deduction to help reduce the tax liability of certain tipped workers.
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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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Could Employee Ownership Be Part of Your Succession Plan?
An employee stock ownership plan is a qualified retirement plan that enables a business owner to gradually transfer ownership shares to employees, setting up opportunities to cash out in the future.
Calculators
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Life Expectancy
Knowing your likely life expectancy is an important factor in making long-term financial plans.
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IRA Eligibility
Use this calculator to determine whether you qualify for the different types of IRAs.
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Savings Accumulation
Estimate the future value of your current savings.
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Savings Goals
How much do you need to save each year to meet your long-term financial goals?