Welcome to Weber Accounting & Investment Services, LLC
Raymond W. Weber, CPA (815) 223-5606
Whether you are interested in investment advice, planning for retirement, life insurance, estate planning, or if you have a 401K to rollover, Ray and members of his practice stand ready to help you. The financial world can be intimidating; let us help you meet your goals.
We encourage you to explore our site and learn more about the services we provide. Should you have any questions or need more information on our firm, please email us at raymond.weber@ceterafs.com or call (815) 223-5606.
Helpful Content
The History of Currency
Currency has been around for a long time. Here’s a quick history lesson.
Raising Healthy Children
Healthy habits are one of the greatest gifts to give your child.
Spotting Credit Trouble
The wise use of credit is a critical skill. These 10 questions will help you assess your skill level.
What Is an Annuity?
Annuities are versatile tools that can help you save for retirement and generate income in retirement.
Trends in Charitable Giving
Some people may want a more advanced gifting strategy that can maximize their gift and generate potential tax benefits.
Six Most Overlooked Tax Deductions
Six overlooked tax deductions to help manage your tax bill.
Insurance Needs Assessment: Married With Children
When you’re married and have children, insurance needs will be different.
Teen Drinking and Your Liability
Drinking may be a “rite of passage” for teens, but when it occurs in your home you may be held responsible for their actions.
A Decision Not Made Is Still a Decision
Investors who put off important investment decisions may face potential consequence to their future financial security.
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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.
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
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Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
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The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. Are you prepared to fill that many days?
The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
Should You Ever Retire?
A growing number of Americans are pushing back the age at which they plan to retire. Or deciding not to retire at all.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.